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Eclipse Family History

Eclipse Name 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: Flipse, Clise, Elias, Lippe, Close, Exline, Lipe, Clive, Cripe

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Where is the Eclipse family from?

You can see how Eclipse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eclipse family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Eclipse families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eclipse's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eclipse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eclipse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eclipse ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eclipse ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Eclipse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eclipse 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Eclipse. 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 33 military records available for the last name Eclipse. For the veterans among your Eclipse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eclipse lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Eclipse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eclipse in 1970 was 76, and 91 in 2000.

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