Origins of the Ethel surname
About the Ethels
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Interesting facts about Ethel
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Ethel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1779.
What are the most common Ethel first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
May
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Common jobs for Ethels
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Ethels in 1921
Domestic Servant
6
Dress Maker
4
Dressmaker
3
General Servant Domestic
3
Living On Own Means
3
Common male occupations for Ethels in 1921
Cord Winder
2
Fisherman
2
General Dealer
2
General Labourer
2
Agricultural Laborer
1
