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Eagar Family History

Eagar Surname Meaning

English: variant of Eager. This English name was taken to Ireland where this spelling pronounced /'eɪgər/ is used by families in Kerry.

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


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Where is the Eagar family from?

You can see how Eagar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eagar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eagar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Eagar families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Eagar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eagar families in 1911.
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What did your Eagar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Eagar. 50% of Eagar men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Eagar women worked as a Weaver.

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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 1921

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Eagar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eagar 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eagar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 997 military records available for the last name Eagar. For the veterans among your Eagar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eagar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eagar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eagar in 1962 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eagar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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