Elson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Elson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Elson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 97
Female Servant 52
Male Servant 31
Independent 20
Farmer 18
Labourer 18
Shoe Maker 12
Ag Labourer 12
Ag Lab 9
Carpenter 8
Servant 7
Apprentice 7
Frame Work Knitter 7
Hatter 6
Potter 5
Tailor 4
Cotton Weaver 4
Hat Labourer 4
Baker 3
Celler Man 3
Brick Layer 3
Weaver 3
Stocking Maker 2
Victualler 2
Ribbon Weaver 2

Elson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Elson 100% 15,467
2 Leeson 67% 12,430
3 Olsen 60% 4,029
4 Ellson 83% 3,933
5 Leason 67% 3,324
6 Alison 67% 2,372
7 Olson 80% 1,437
8 Alson 80% 644
9 Elison 83% 580
10 Lauson 50% 550
11 Luson 60% 457
12 Lison 60% 309
13 Lason 60% 187
14 Eleson 83% 135
15 Alsen 60% 111
16 Leson 60% 107
17 Ealson 83% 103
18 Ilson 80% 101

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The surname Elson is the most popular version of all its varients

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