Origins of the Elmes surname
About the Elmeses
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Interesting facts about Elmes
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Elmes surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Elmes first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Elmeses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Elmeses in 1921
Laundress
33
Dressmaker
27
Domestic Servant
26
Servant
18
Charwoman
16
Common male occupations for Elmeses in 1921
Carpenter
43
Gardener
41
General Labourer
37
Bricklayer
31
Agricultural Labourer
28
