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Eglinton Family History

Eglinton Name Meaning

from Eglinton in Kilwinning (Ayrs). This is the usual source of the surname. see Eglington .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Linton, Clinton, Ellington, Elliston, Glanton, Edginton, Egleston

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Where is the Eglinton family from?

You can see how Eglinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eglinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eglinton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 13 Eglinton families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Eglinton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eglinton families in 1880.
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What did your Eglinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eglinton. 67% of Eglinton men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Eglinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eglinton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 944 immigration records available for the last name Eglinton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 572 military records available for the last name Eglinton. For the veterans among your Eglinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eglinton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eglinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Eglinton in 1962 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

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