Origins of the Acheson surname

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    In 1921, most Achesons lived in london

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    2,900 Acheson Travel & migration records
    1,200 Achesons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Achesons

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Achesons in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    5

    Private Means

    5

    Flax Spinner

    4

    None

    4

    Cook Domestic

    3

    Common male occupations for Achesons in 1921

    Sailcloth Weaver

    6

    Police Constable

    5

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Clerks

    4

    Electrical Engineer

    4

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