Ells Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ells Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ells family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 12
Farmer 8
Female Servant 4
Independent 4
Labourer 3
Publican 2
Hat Clocker 1
Glazier 1
Coal Miner 1
Grocer 1
Grocer Sh 1
Miller 1
Relieving Officer 1
Tie Maker 1
Bricklayer 1
Butcher 1
Apprentice Painter 1
Corder 1
Male Servant 1
Shoe Maker 1
Cotton Spinner 1
Weaver 1
Gas Manufacturer 1
Pauper 1
Tailor 1

Ells Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ellis 80% 314,202
2 Elles 80% 3,083
3 Liles 40% 2,503
4 Ollis 60% 2,162
5 Ells 100% 1,594
6 Allis 60% 1,418
7 Allies 50% 849
8 Ellse 80% 523
9 Ellias 67% 453
10 Ellies 67% 347
11 Allso 60% 279
12 Ellise 67% 261
13 Illes 60% 253
14 Alles 60% 147
15 Alls 75% 137
16 Eells 80% 114

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The surname Ells is the 5th most popular variant of Ellis.

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