
Origins of the Acheson surname


About the Achesons
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Interesting facts about Acheson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Acheson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
What are the most common Acheson first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret

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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
