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Ecclesfield Family History

Ecclesfield 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: Edenfield, Crossfield, Lacefield, Mansfield, Stansfield, Sheffield

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Where is the Ecclesfield family from?

You can see how Ecclesfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecclesfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Ecclesfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Ecclesfield families living in Derbyshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ecclesfield's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Ecclesfield families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ecclesfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecclesfield 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ecclesfield. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ecclesfield. For the veterans among your Ecclesfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecclesfield lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Ecclesfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ecclesfield in 1969 was 77, and 92 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecclesfield ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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