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Eccleson Family History

Eccleson Surname Meaning

see Eccleston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eccleson family from?

You can see how Eccleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eccleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eccleson families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Eccleson families living in Durham. This was about 55% of all the recorded Eccleson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Eccleson families in 1891.
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What did your Eccleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer (heavy) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eccleson. 100% of Eccleson men worked as a Dock Labourer (heavy) and 100% of Eccleson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer (heavy)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Eccleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Eccleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eccleson 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Eccleson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Eccleson. For the veterans among your Eccleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eccleson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Eccleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Eccleson in 1972 was 65, and 94 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eccleson 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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