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Eggby Family History

Eggby Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a late irregular variant of Egley (see Edgley) based on the 1811–23 bearer below

but it is also possible that this particular instance of the surname Egley developed from an earlier Eggby

in which case the origin of the surname cannot be explained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Eggby family from?

You can see how Eggby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Eggby families living in Essex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Eggby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Eggby families in 1891.
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What did your Eggby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eggby. 100% of Eggby men worked as a Farmworker and 100% of Eggby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farmworker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Eggby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggby 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Eggby. 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 34 military records available for the last name Eggby. For the veterans among your Eggby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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