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Origins of the Elliston surname

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About the Ellistons

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Where do most Ellistons live?

In 1921, most Ellistons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ellistons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,990 records for the Elliston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Ellistons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Elliston first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Ellistons

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

Common Female occupations for Ellistons in 1921
Dressmaker

26

Laundress

22

General Servant

21

Domestic Servant

19

Living On Own Means

19

Common Male occupations for Ellistons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

30

Carpenter

28

Clerk

22

Farm Labourer

22

General Labourer

22

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