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Ecley Family History

Ecley 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: Exley, Emley, Eckley, Eley, Epley, Elley, Egley, Ealey, Henley, Paley

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Where is the Ecley family from?

You can see how Ecley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Ecley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ecley families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ecley's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Ecley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Ecley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ecley. 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 Ecley. For the veterans among your Ecley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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