Origins of the Elner surname

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    In 1921, most Elners lived in london

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    440 Elners found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Elner first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Elners

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    Commmon female occupations for Elners in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

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    Domestic Servant

    2

    Laundress

    2

    Book Keeper

    1

    Bottle Dealers Labourer

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Elners in 1921

    Carman

    3

    Fisherman

    3

    Agr Labr

    2

    Bricklayers Labourer

    2

    Chimney Sweep

    2

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