Ellam Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ellam Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ellam family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 13
Independent 12
Labourer 12
Coal Miner 11
Cloth Dresser 10
Shoe Maker 7
Agricultural Labourer 5
Weaver 5
Butcher 4
Apprentice 3
Lab 3
Carpenter 3
Clothier 3
Male Servant 2
Rope Maker 2
Shop Keeper 2
Silk Weaver 2
Coal Merchant 2
Joiner 2
Porter 2
Publican 2
Farmer 2
Dress Maker 2
Fancy Cloth Weaver 2
Woollen Weaver 2

Ellam Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Allum 60% 7,852
2 Ellam 100% 5,817
3 Allam 80% 5,039
4 Elam 80% 3,140
5 Ellum 80% 506
6 Allom 60% 177
7 Allem 60% 142

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The surname Ellam is the 2nd most popular variant of Allum.

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