Origins of the Eldershaw surname
About the Eldershaws
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Interesting facts about Eldershaw
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Eldershaw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1601.
Who were Eldershaws most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Eldershaws.
What are the most common Eldershaw first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Eldershaws
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Eldershaws in 1921
General Servant
8
Domestic Servant
7
Daughter
5
Coal M
4
Dressmaker
3
Common male occupations for Eldershaws in 1921
Coal Miner
13
Carpenter
7
Shoe Maker
5
Yeoman
5
Awl Blade Maker
4
