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Origins of the Eltringham surname

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About the Eltringhams

We have a total number of 3904 records for people with the last name Eltringham.

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Where do most Eltringhams live?

In 1921, most Eltringhams lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Eltringhams

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,580 records for the Eltringham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1581.

Who were Eltringhams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Eltringham first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Eltringhams

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

Common Female occupations for Eltringhams in 1921
Dressmaker

20

Domestic Servant

7

General Servant

7

House Keeper

7

Housekeeper

7

Common Male occupations for Eltringhams in 1921
Coal Miner

113

Coal Miner Hewer

28

Joiner

19

Grocer

14

Grocers Assistant

12

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