Origins of the Eglington surname

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    In 1921, most Eglingtons lived in east

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    270 Eglington Travel & migration records
    2,400 Eglingtons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Eglingtons

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    Commmon female occupations for Eglingtons in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    20

    Dressmaker

    15

    Private Means

    12

    Governess

    7

    Farmers Wife

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Eglingtons in 1921

    Carpenter

    17

    Tailor

    17

    Farmer

    15

    Baker

    10

    Spectacle Maker

    8

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