Origins of the Elling surname
About the Ellings
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Interesting facts about Elling
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Elling surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
Who were Ellings most likely to marry?
Von Ellings
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Dotys
Our tell us which families married Ellings.
What are the most common Elling first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Ellings
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Ellings in 1921
Butcher
7
Housemaid
4
Laundress
4
Living On Own Means
4
Widow
4
Common male occupations for Ellings in 1921
Butcher
18
Woolstapler
16
Fisherman
5
Gentleman
5
General Farmers
4
