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Eckett Family History

Eckett Surname Meaning

see Eacott.

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


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Where is the Eckett family from?

You can see how Eckett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eckett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Eckett families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Eckett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Eckett families in 1891.
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What did your Eckett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eckett. 34% of Eckett men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 82% of Eckett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eckett were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Carpenter joiner
    34%
  • Labourer Cardboard Box Factory
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Eckett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckett 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Eckett. 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 241 military records available for the last name Eckett. For the veterans among your Eckett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Eckett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eckett in 1958 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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