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Ecclestone Family History

Ecclestone Surname Meaning

see Eccleston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ecclestone family from?

You can see how Ecclestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecclestone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ecclestone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 141 Ecclestone families living in Staffordshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Ecclestone's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ecclestone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecclestone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ecclestone 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 Ecclestone. 24% of Ecclestone men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Ecclestone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ecclestone were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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
    24%
  • Cowman
    18%
  • Joiner
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ecclestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecclestone 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Ecclestone. 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 719 military records available for the last name Ecclestone. For the veterans among your Ecclestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecclestone lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ecclestone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ecclestone in 1966 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecclestone 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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