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Eckton Family History

Eckton Surname Meaning

from Eckton a lost place in Otley (WR Yorks) or from either of two places called Ecton (Northants Staffs).

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


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Where is the Eckton family from?

You can see how Eckton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Eckton families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Eckton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eckton families in 1891.
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What did your Eckton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eckton. 81% of Eckton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Cordite Worker
    10%
  • Silk Weaver
    10%

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Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Eckton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckton 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Eckton. 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 109 military records available for the last name Eckton. For the veterans among your Eckton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Eckton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eckton in 1965 was 80, and 95 in 2000.

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