Origins of the Elgin surname

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    In 1921, most Elgins lived in london

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    370 Elgin Travel & migration records
    640 Elgins found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Elgin first names?

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Elgins

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Elgins in 1921

    Housekeeper

    6

    Servant

    5

    F S

    4

    House Keeper

    4

    Cotton Winder

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Elgins in 1921

    Farm Hands

    8

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    8

    Commercial Clerk

    7

    Confectioner

    7

    Shoemaker

    7

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