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Eckroyd Family History

Eckroyd 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: Ackroyd, Eckford, Eckrote, Eckroth, Elrod, Beckford, Eckland, Eckhoff

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Where is the Eckroyd family from?

You can see how Eckroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eckroyd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Eckroyd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Eckroyd families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eckroyd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eckroyd families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Eckroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eckroyd 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Eckroyd. 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 9 military records available for the last name Eckroyd. For the veterans among your Eckroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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