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Origins of the Ellingham surname

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About the Ellinghams

We have a total number of 6252 records for people with the last name Ellingham.

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Where do most Ellinghams live?

In 1921, most Ellinghams lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ellinghams

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We have 5,680 records for the Ellingham surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Ellinghams most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Ellinghams.

What are the most common Ellingham first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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

Common jobs for Ellinghams

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

Common Female occupations for Ellinghams in 1921
Straw Plaiter

32

Dressmaker

24

Straw Hat Machinist

24

Straw Hat Finisher

20

Laundress

19

Common Male occupations for Ellinghams in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

37

Bricklayer

36

Carpenter

30

Farm Labourer

26

Baker

19

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