Ellson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ellson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ellson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 17
Independent 12
Female Servant 8
Farmer 7
Labourer 7
Shoe Maker 4
Blacksmith 3
Male Servant 3
Carman 3
Pauper 3
Brick Layer 2
Carrier 2
Warehouseman 2
Ag Labourer 2
Lodger 2
Butcher 2
Widow 2
Bricklayer 2
Carpenter 2
Brick Setter 1
Ag Lab 1
Boiler Maker 1
Weaver 1
Coalminer 1
Hose Knitter 1

Ellson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ellison 86% 45,974
2 Allison 71% 42,869
3 Elson 83% 15,467
4 Ellson 100% 3,933
5 Allason 71% 683
6 Allson 83% 676
7 Elleson 86% 635
8 Alleson 71% 554
9 Illson 83% 156
10 Lilson 67% 128

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The surname Ellson is the 4th most popular variant of Ellison.

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