Elder Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Elder Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Elder family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 21
Independent 13
Agricultural Labourer 8
Labourer 6
Tailor 6
Blacksmith 5
Teacher 5
Gardener 4
Mason 4
Shoe Maker 4
Farmer 4
Cabinet Maker 3
Carpenter 3
Baker 3
Mariner 2
Seaman 2
Ag Labourer 2
Custom House Clerk 2
Alms House 2
Apprentice 2
Bricklayer 2
Publican 2
Watch Maker 2
Servant 2
Smith 2

Elder Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Alder 80% 16,494
2 Loader 50% 12,013
3 Leader 67% 10,986
4 Elder 100% 6,671
5 Leeder 67% 4,837
6 Loder 60% 4,463
7 Older 80% 2,582
8 Lauder 50% 2,225
9 Ludor 40% 358
10 Lader 60% 332
11 Louder 50% 294
12 Laider 50% 206
13 Leder 60% 201
14 Leider 67% 171
15 Luder 60% 165

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The surname Elder is the 4th most popular variant of Alder.

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