Eagent History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

The rich and ancient history of the Eagent family name dates back to the time of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It comes from the baptismal name for the son of Edward. This surname was a diminutive form of Ede-kin.

Early Origins of the Eagent family

The surname Eagent was first found in Oxfordshire where they held a family seat from very early times.

Early History of the Eagent family

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Eagent Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Eagent have been found, including Eakin, Eakins, Ekins, Ekin, Eaking, Heakins and many more.

Early Notables of the Eagent family

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Migration of the Eagent family to Ireland

Some of the Eagent family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 77 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Eagent family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Eagent, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : Jonathon Eakin, a merchant from Somerset, England, who arrived in Maryland in 1685; James Eakin made his home in the same state in 1759; Robert Eakin settled in New York in 1803.