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Origins of the Elcoat surname

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About the Elcoats

We have a total number of 1101 records for people with the last name Elcoat.

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Where do most Elcoats live?

In 1921, most Elcoats lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Elcoats

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,020 records for the Elcoat surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Elcoats most likely to marry?

Simondsons

&

Dobsons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Elcoats.

What are the most common Elcoat first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Elcoats

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

Common Female occupations for Elcoats in 1921
House Keeper

4

Annuitant

3

Dressmaker

3

Day Girl Domestic

2

Farmer Daughter Dairywork

2

Common Male occupations for Elcoats in 1921
Coal Miner Hewer

11

Farmers Son

6

General Labourer

5

Coal Miner

4

Colliery Labourer

4

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