Origins of the Elia surname

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    In 1921, most Elias lived in london

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    340 Elia Travel & migration records
    74 Elias found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Elia

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    What are the most common Elia first names?

    Antonio

    Francesco

    Maria

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Elias

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

    Commmon female occupations for Elias in 1921

    General Servant

    4

    Organ Grinder

    2

    Blouse & Gown Specialist

    1

    Cotton Hank Winder

    1

    Cotton Jack Frame Tenter

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Elias in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    4

    Semiskilled Occupations In Fabrication Of Textile Products

    4

    Sales Clerks

    3

    Semiskilled Painters

    3

    Attendants

    2

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