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Eglaston Family History

Eglaston 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: Egleston, Easton, Elston, Gaston, Eggleston, Glasson, Elliston

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Where is the Eglaston family from?

You can see how Eglaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eglaston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eglaston families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eglaston's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eglaston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eglaston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eglaston ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Eglaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eglaston 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eglaston. 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 13 military records available for the last name Eglaston. For the veterans among your Eglaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eglaston lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Eglaston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eglaston in 1973 was 59, and 68 in 1995.

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