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Origins of the Elleray surname

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About the Ellerays

We have a total number of 1415 records for people with the last name Elleray.

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Where do most Ellerays live?

In 1921, most Ellerays lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ellerays

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,340 records for the Elleray surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Ellerays most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Elleray first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Jane

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Elleray family members

Common jobs for Ellerays

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

Common Female occupations for Ellerays in 1921
Milliner

15

Spinster

10

Dressmaker

9

Widow

7

Farmers Daughter

6

Common Male occupations for Ellerays in 1921
Yeoman

17

Joiner

15

General Labourer

13

Farmer

8

Labourer General

5

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