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Ecroyd Family History

Ecroyd Surname Meaning

see Ackroyd.

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


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Where is the Ecroyd family from?

You can see how Ecroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ecroyd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ecroyd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Ecroyd families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ecroyd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ecroyd families in 1891.
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What did your Ecroyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ecroyd. 62% of Ecroyd 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
    62%
  • Household Duties
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Cotton silk Weaver
    7%

What Ecroyd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ecroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ecroyd 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Ecroyd. 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 171 military records available for the last name Ecroyd. For the veterans among your Ecroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ecroyd lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Ecroyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ecroyd in 1953 was 30, and 45 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ecroyd 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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