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Eckleson Family History

Eckleson 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: Eccleston, Eagleson, Eckerson, Eckles, Coleson, Elson, Embleton

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Where is the Eckleson family from?

You can see how Eckleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckleson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eckleson families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Eckleson family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eckleson's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Eckleson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eckleson 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 112 census records available for the last name Eckleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckleson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Eckleson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Eckleson. For the veterans among your Eckleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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