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Eagon Family History

Eagon Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Eagon family from?

You can see how Eagon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eagon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eagon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Eagon families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Eagon's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Eagon families in 1911.
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What did your Eagon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eagon. 34% of Eagon men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Eagon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eagon were Machinist and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Janitress
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eagon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eagon 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Eagon. 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 578 military records available for the last name Eagon. For the veterans among your Eagon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eagon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eagon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eagon in 1961 was 37, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eagon 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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