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Origins of the Elden surname

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About the Eldens

We have a total number of 2596 records for people with the last name Elden.

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Where do most Eldens live?

In 1921, most Eldens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Eldens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,080 records for the Elden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1813.

Who were Eldens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Eldens.

What are the most common Elden first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Eldens

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

Common Female occupations for Eldens in 1921
Dressmaker

12

House Servant

7

Housekeeper

6

Domestic

5

Domestic Servant

5

Common Male occupations for Eldens in 1921
Bricklayer

39

Carpenter

15

Wheelwright

14

Licensed Victualler

8

Blacksmith

7

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