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Egerton Family History

Egerton Name Meaning

English (Cheshire and Lancashire): variant of Edgerton .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eagerton, Agerton, Egleston, Berton, Egelston, Yelton, Edgerton

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Where is the Egerton family from?

You can see how Egerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Egerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 10 Egerton families living in North Carolina. This was about 32% of all the recorded Egerton's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Egerton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egerton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Egerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Egerton. 23% of Egerton men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Egerton women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Egerton were Salesman and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    29%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Egerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egerton 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Egerton. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Egerton. For the veterans among your Egerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egerton lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Egerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Egerton in 1951 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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