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Eagen Family History

Eagen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Egan. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain and Irelnd.

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


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Where is the Eagen family from?

You can see how Eagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eagen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Eagen families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Eagen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eagen families in 1911.
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What did your Eagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Eagen. 50% of Eagen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eagen women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Eagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eagen 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 Eagen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eagen. For the veterans among your Eagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eagen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Eagen in 1956 was 29, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eagen 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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