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Ecelston Family History

Ecelston 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: Egelston, Colston, Elston, Gelston, Eccleston, Edelson, Easton

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Where is the Ecelston family from?

You can see how Ecelston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecelston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ecelston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ecelston families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ecelston's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ecelston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecelston 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 29 census records available for the last name Ecelston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecelston 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 Ecelston. 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 Ecelston. For the veterans among your Ecelston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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