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Eckersall Family History

Eckersall Surname Meaning

see Eccleshall.

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


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Where is the Eckersall family from?

You can see how Eckersall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckersall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckersall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 271 Eckersall families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Eckersall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eckersall families in 1891.
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What did your Eckersall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eckersall. 40% of Eckersall men worked as an Incapacitated and 80% of Eckersall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckersall were Retired and Housewife.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    40%
  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Retired
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eckersall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckersall 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Eckersall. 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 299 military records available for the last name Eckersall. For the veterans among your Eckersall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckersall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eckersall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eckersall in 1963 was 86, and 67 in 2004.

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