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Origins of the Eglinton surname

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Where do most Eglintons live?

In 1921, most Eglintons lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Eglintons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,280 records for the Eglinton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Eglintons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Eglinton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Lady
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Eglintons

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

Common Female occupations for Eglintons in 1921
Dressmaker

13

Housekeeper

7

F S

6

Tailoress

5

Artificial Florist

4

Common Male occupations for Eglintons in 1921
Butcher

17

Tailor

16

Coal Miner

11

Iron Moulder

9

Weaver

9

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