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Eckerley Family History

Eckerley 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: Eckersley, Ackerley, Eckerle, Everley, Kerley, Eckley, Weckerly

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Where is the Eckerley family from?

You can see how Eckerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckerley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckerley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eckerley family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckerley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eckerley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckerley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eckerley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eckerley. 100% of Eckerley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Eckerley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Eckerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckerley 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 Eckerley. 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 Eckerley. For the veterans among your Eckerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckerley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Eckerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Eckerley in 1970 was 82, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eckerley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eckerley 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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