Origins of the Elder surname
About the Elders
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Interesting facts about Elder
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Elder surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
What are the most common Elder first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Elders
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Elders in 1921
Dressmaker
121
Domestic Servant
100
F S
87
Housekeeper
81
House Keeper
69
Common male occupations for Elders in 1921
Yeoman
184
Weaver
155
Farmer
139
Baker
117
Farm Servant
117
