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
Scholar 123
Coal Miner 20
Cloth Dresser 9
Fancy Weaver 7
Agricultural Labourer 6
Labourer 5
Blacksmith 4
Brick Layer 4
Dress Maker 4
Farmer 4
House Servant 4
General Servant 4
House Keeper 4
Joiner 4
Servant 4
Burler 4
Work On The Farm 3
Launderess 3
Laundress 3
Woolen Burler 3
Woolen Weaver 3
Coal Merchants Daughter 2
Cook 2
Eating House Keeper 2
Coal Miners Wife 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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