Origins of the Elvey surname
About the Elveys
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Interesting facts about Elvey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Elveys most likely to marry?
Mc Elveys
What are the most common Elvey first names?
George
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Elveys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Elveys in 1921
Dressmaker
15
Laundress
10
Domestic Servant
9
Charwoman
8
General Servant Domestic
7
Commmon male occupations for Elveys in 1921
Bricklayer
19
Tailor
11
Agricultural Labourer
7
Carpenter
5
Dock Labourer
5
