Origins of the Elinor surname

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    In 1921, most Elinors lived in east

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    What are the most common Elinor first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Elinors

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    Commmon female occupations for Elinors in 1921

    Laundress

    3

    Bonnet Sewer

    2

    Ao

    1

    At School

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Elinors in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    8

    Ironstone Quarryman

    2

    Miller

    2

    Agric Labourer

    1

    Carman

    1

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