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Eckford Family History

Eckford Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern English: habitational name from a place in Roxburghshire named Eckford.

It is probably derived from an Old English personal name Ecca combined with the term Old English ford meaning ‘ford’.

The name highlights the geographical significance of the area, as it likely refers to a crossing point in the landscape.

Habitational names often indicate the origin of families or individuals, linking them to a specific location.

In this case, Eckford serves as a reminder of historical naming conventions based on physical features and personal identifiers.

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


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You can see how Eckford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Eckford families living in Northumberland. This was about 19% of all the recorded Eckford's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Eckford families in 1891.
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What did your Eckford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eckford. 77% of Eckford 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
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eckford. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Eckford. For the veterans among your Eckford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eckford lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Eckford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eckford in 1942 was 37, and 64 in 2004.

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