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Origins of the Eckford surname

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About the Eckfords

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Where do most Eckfords live?

In 1921, most Eckfords lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Eckfords

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,710 records for the Eckford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1825.

Who were Eckfords most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Eckford first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Eckfords

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

Common Female occupations for Eckfords in 1921
Dressmaker

22

F S

14

House Keeper

11

Housekeeper

11

Living On Own Means

11

Common Male occupations for Eckfords in 1921
Joiner

26

Clerk

12

Blacksmith

10

Wright

10

Farm Servant

9

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