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Eagleton Family History

Eagleton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Eggleton.

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


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Where is the Eagleton family from?

You can see how Eagleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eagleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eagleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Eagleton families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Eagleton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eagleton families in 1911.
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What did your Eagleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eagleton. 29% of Eagleton men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Eagleton women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eagleton were Salesman and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Lawyer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Eagleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eagleton 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 Eagleton. 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 Eagleton. For the veterans among your Eagleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eagleton lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eagleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eagleton in 1955 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eagleton 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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