Origins of the Eller surname

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    In 1921, most Ellers lived in london

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    640 Eller Travel & migration records
    1,100 Ellers found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Eller

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    What are the most common Eller first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Ellers

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

    Commmon female occupations for Ellers in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    22

    Dressmaker

    8

    Weaver Cotton

    7

    ...

    5

    House Servant

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Ellers in 1921

    Farm Hands

    55

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    31

    General Farmers

    25

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    11

    Tinsmiths

    11

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