Origins of the Eliot surname
About the Eliots
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Interesting facts about Eliot
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Eliot surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Eliots most likely to marry?
Elliott Or Eliots
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Elliott Or Eliot Or Eliotts
Our tell us which families married Eliots.
What are the most common Eliot first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Eliots
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Eliots in 1921
Living On Own Means
16
Private Means
11
Nurse
7
Servant
7
Domestic Servant
6
Common male occupations for Eliots in 1921
Gardener
13
Agricultural Labourer
9
Esquire
8
Gent
8
Gentleman
8
