Origins of the Eldridge surname
About the Eldridges
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Interesting facts about Eldridge
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Eldridge surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Eldridges most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Eldridges.
What are the most common Eldridge first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Eldridges
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Eldridges in 1921
Dressmaker
179
Laundress
153
Domestic Servant
101
General Servant Domestic
76
Housemaid Domestic
74
Common male occupations for Eldridges in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
288
Carpenter
167
General Labourer
164
Farm Labourer
150
Blacksmith
98
