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Eckersley Family History

Eckersley Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Eckersley, a lost place in the parish of Leigh near Wigan, Lancashire, probably so named from the genitive case of the Old English personal name Ecgheard (see Eckert) or Ecghere.

It is likely that the name is derived from the combination of a personal name and a descriptive term related to the landscape.

The term 'lēah' in Old English translates to ‘woodland clearing’, indicating a specific type of geographical feature.

The historical and linguistic roots of the name highlight the way in which places were often named after influential individuals or descriptive characteristics of the land.

As a result, Eckersley reflects a rich cultural heritage tied to the local history of Lancashire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eckersley family from?

You can see how Eckersley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckersley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eckersley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,914 Eckersley families living in Lancashire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Eckersley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eckersley families in 1891.
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What did your Eckersley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eckersley. 14% of Eckersley men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Eckersley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckersley were Cotton Spinner and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Cotton Spinner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Eckersley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Eckersley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eckersley in 1957 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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