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Eccless Family History

Eccless 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: Eccles, Mcclees, Eckles, Lawless, Scales, Schloss, Cales, Curless

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Where is the Eccless family from?

You can see how Eccless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eccless family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Eccless families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eccless's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eccless families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eccless surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Eccless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eccless 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Eccless. 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 9 military records available for the last name Eccless. For the veterans among your Eccless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eccless lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Eccless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eccless in 1967 was 65, and 100 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eccless ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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