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Ecles Family History

Ecles Surname Meaning

see Eccles.

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


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Where is the Ecles family from?

You can see how Ecles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ecles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ecles families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ecles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ecles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ecles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ecles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ecles. 50% of Ecles men worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties and 81% of Ecles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ecles were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ecles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecles 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Ecles. 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 236 military records available for the last name Ecles. For the veterans among your Ecles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ecles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ecles in 1964 was 73, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecles ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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