Origins of the Ellston surname

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    In 1921, most Ellstons lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Ellston first names?

    John

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Ellstons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Ellstons in 1921

    At Home

    5

    Factory Worker

    3

    Tends Home

    3

    Timber Merchant

    3

    Charwoman

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Ellstons in 1921

    Timber Merchant

    10

    Sadler

    4

    Asst In Shop

    3

    Carter

    3

    Clerk Unemployed

    3

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