Origins of the Eldon surname
About the Eldons
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Interesting facts about Eldon
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Eldon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1800.
What are the most common Eldon first names?
John Lord
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Eldons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Eldons in 1921
General Servant Domestic
8
Lace Maker
7
Cook Domestic
6
Dressmaker
6
Cotton Weaver
5
Common male occupations for Eldons in 1921
Bricklayer
15
Iron Ore Miner
15
Carpenter
11
General Labourer
11
Agricultural Labourer
10
