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Eicles Family History

Eicles 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: Eccles, Miles, Giles, Wiles, Eichen, Eicher, Eichel, Illes, Eifler

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Where is the Eicles family from?

You can see how Eicles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eicles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eicles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eicles family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eicles's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eicles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eicles 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 18 census records available for the last name Eicles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eicles 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eicles. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eicles. For the veterans among your Eicles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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