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Eccels Family History

Eccels Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eckels, Eccles, Excell, Eckel, Eckes, Engels, Echols, Eckols, Engel

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Where is the Eccels family from?

You can see how Eccels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eccels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eccels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Eccels families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eccels's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eccels families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Eccels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eccels census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Eccels. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Eccels. For the veterans among your Eccels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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