Origins of the Eckersall surname
About the Eckersalls
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Interesting facts about Eckersall
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Eckersall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1590.
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What are the most common Eckersall first names?
John
Joseph
Mary
Alice
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Common jobs for Eckersalls
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Eckersalls in 1921
Cotton Weaver
74
Cotton Winder
57
Weaver Cotton
19
Housekeeper
18
Dressmaker
13
Common male occupations for Eckersalls in 1921
Cotton Weaver
36
Cotton Dyer
11
Cotton Spinner
11
Joiner
11
Warehouseman
11
