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Origins of the Eggleston surname

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About the Egglestons

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Where do most Egglestons live?

In 1921, most Egglestons lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Egglestons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 7,230 records for the Eggleston surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Egglestons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Eggleston first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Egglestons

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

Common Female occupations for Egglestons in 1921
Dressmaker

49

Domestic Servant

18

Laundress

16

Dress Maker

15

General Servant Domestic

15

Common Male occupations for Egglestons in 1921
Coal Miner

40

Farmer

39

Joiner

37

Farm Hands

24

Gardener

23

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