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Eccleston Family History

Eccleston Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from either of two places called Eccleston in Lancashire and Cheshire arising from an element borrowed from British eclēs ‘church’.

It is also derived from Old English tūn ‘farm village’.

Eccleston is distinguished by its geographical and historical context within these two counties.

The name reflects a rich cultural heritage and the linguistic influences of both British and Old English.

Overall, Eccleston highlights the significance of place names in understanding local history and landscape.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eccleston family from?

You can see how Eccleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eccleston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eccleston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 887 Eccleston families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Eccleston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eccleston families in 1891.
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What did your Eccleston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eccleston. 15% of Eccleston men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Eccleston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eccleston were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Colliery Hewer
    4%
  • Bricklayer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Eccleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eccleston 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Eccleston. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eccleston. For the veterans among your Eccleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eccleston lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eccleston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Eccleston in 1955 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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