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Origins of the Eccleston surname

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About the Ecclestons

We have a total number of 17162 records for people with the last name Eccleston.

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Where do most Ecclestons live?

In 1921, most Ecclestons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ecclestons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 15,200 records for the Eccleston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1196.

Who were Ecclestons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Eccleston first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Ecclestons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ecclestons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

130

Dressmaker

41

Cotton Winder

31

Domestic Servant

31

General Servant Domestic

30

Common Male occupations for Ecclestons in 1921
Coal Miner

206

Coal Miner Hewer

77

Collier

61

General Labourer

47

Yeoman

42

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