Origins of the Elkins surname
About the Elkinses
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Interesting facts about Elkins
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Elkins surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
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What are the most common Elkins first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Elkinses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Elkinses in 1921
Dressmaker
70
Laundress
63
General Servant Domestic
40
Domestic Servant
28
Lab
28
Common male occupations for Elkinses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
121
General Labourer
103
Farm Hands
85
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
66
Gardener
61
