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Ecckles Family History

Ecckles 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: Eccles, Eckles, Rickles, Beckles, Nickles, Eckley, Mickles, Eckes

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Where is the Ecckles family from?

You can see how Ecckles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecckles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ecckles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Ecckles families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ecckles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ecckles families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Ecckles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecckles 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ecckles. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ecckles. For the veterans among your Ecckles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecckles lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Ecckles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ecckles in 1970 was 73, and 52 in 2000.

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