Origins of the Elger surname
About the Elgers
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Interesting facts about Elger
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Elgers most likely to marry?
Elgar Or Elgers
What are the most common Elger first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Elgers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Elgers in 1921
Laundress
13
Living On Own Means
11
Dressmaker
9
Domestic Servant
6
General Servant
6
Commmon male occupations for Elgers in 1921
Butcher
18
Agricultural Labourer
10
Brickmaker
9
Mercer
8
Cabinet Maker
6
