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Eceleson Family History

Eceleson 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, Eagleson, Edelson, Coleson, Elson, Nelson, Embleton

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Where is the Eceleson family from?

You can see how Eceleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eceleson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Eceleson families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Eceleson families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eceleson's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Eceleson families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Eceleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eceleson 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 Eceleson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eceleson. For the veterans among your Eceleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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