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Origins of the Elcock surname

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About the Elcocks

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Where do most Elcocks live?

In 1921, most Elcocks lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Elcocks

How common is your surname?

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

We have 7,400 records for the Elcock surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Elcocks most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Elcock first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Elcocks

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

Common Female occupations for Elcocks in 1921
Dressmaker

29

General Servant Domestic

21

Domestic Servant

20

General Servant

16

Servant

16

Common Male occupations for Elcocks in 1921
Bricklayer

37

Agricultural Labourer

35

Carpenter

35

Farm Labourer

28

Coal Miner

24

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