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Egleston Family History

Egleston Surname Meaning

English: variant of Eggleston.

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


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Where is the Egleston family from?

You can see how Egleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egleston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Egleston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Egleston families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Egleston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Egleston families in 1911.
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What did your Egleston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Egleston. 29% of Egleston men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Egleston women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Egleston were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    17%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Egleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egleston 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 908 immigration records available for the last name Egleston. 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 Egleston. For the veterans among your Egleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egleston lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Egleston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Egleston in 1961 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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