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Eccleshell Family History

Eccleshell 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, Eccleston, Creswell, Howdeshell, Houdeshell, Clewell, Meshell

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Where is the Eccleshell family from?

You can see how Eccleshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eccleshell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Eccleshell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eccleshell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eccleshell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eccleshell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Eccleshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eccleshell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eccleshell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Eccleshell. For the veterans among your Eccleshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eccleshell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eccleshell

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