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Eggles Family History

Eggles 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: Eggler, Eagles, Engles, Giles, Eagle, Egger, Eccles, Eggen, Angles

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Where is the Eggles family from?

You can see how Eggles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Eggles families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Eggles's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eggles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eggles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eggles. 100% of Eggles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Eggles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggles 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Eggles. 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 89 military records available for the last name Eggles. For the veterans among your Eggles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggles lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Eggles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Eggles in 1974 was 79, and 71 in 2000.

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