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Origins of the Egg surname

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About the Eggs

We have a total number of 1245 records for people with the last name Egg.

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Where do most Eggs live?

In 1921, most Eggs lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Eggs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 998 records for the Egg surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Eggs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Eggs.

What are the most common Egg first names?

  • Joseph
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Eggs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Eggs in 1921
Dressmaker

15

Laundress

8

Living On Own Means

6

Domestic Servant

5

Housekeeper

5

Common Male occupations for Eggs in 1921
Farmer

7

Tailor

7

Carpenter

6

Able Seaman

5

Clerk

5

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