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Eccelston Family History

Eccelston 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: Eccleston, Egelston, Colston, Elston, Engelson, Gelston, Cheston

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Where is the Eccelston family from?

You can see how Eccelston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eccelston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eccelston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Eccelston families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eccelston's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Eccelston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Eccelston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eccelston 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Eccelston. 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 7 military records available for the last name Eccelston. For the veterans among your Eccelston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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