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Eagens Family History

Eagens Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hagens, Eagen, Hagen, Eugene, Eggen, Engen, Eakes, Eales, Eames

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Where is the Eagens family from?

You can see how Eagens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eagens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eagens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eagens families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Eagens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Eagens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eagens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eagens ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eagens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Eagens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eagens 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Eagens. 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 34 military records available for the last name Eagens. For the veterans among your Eagens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eagens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Eagens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eagens in 1964 was 72, and 90 in 1996.

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