Origins of the Elmslie surname
About the Elmslies
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Interesting facts about Elmslie
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Elmslie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1696.
Who were Elmslies most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Elmslie first names?
William
John
Margaret
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Elmslies
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Elmslies in 1921
F S
12
Living On Own Means
12
Domestic Servant
10
Housekeeper
9
Annuitant
8
Common male occupations for Elmslies in 1921
Farmer
11
Merchant
8
Farm Serv
7
Solicitor
7
General Labourer
6
