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
Scholar 81
Shoe Maker 7
Agricultural Labourer 6
Farm Labourer 6
General Labourer 6
Living On Own Means 6
Coal Miner 6
Domestic Servant 5
Labourer 5
General Domestic Servant 4
Charwoman 3
Farmer 3
General Servant 3
Tailoress 3
Dress Maker 3
Blacksmith 3
Butcher 3
Wash Ironer 3
Shoe Rivetter Boot 3
Tailor 2
Shoe Fitter Boot 2
Shoe Machinist 2
Shoe Rivetter 2
Worker In Shoe Factory Boot 2
Principal Of School 2

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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