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Eleckson Family History

Eleckson 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: Erickson, Erekson, Ellickson, Blackson, Elson, Lewison, Ellenson

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Where is the Eleckson family from?

You can see how Eleckson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleckson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Eleckson families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Eleckson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eleckson families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eleckson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Eleckson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleckson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eleckson. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Eleckson. For the veterans among your Eleckson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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