Origins of the Acton surname

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    In 1921, most Actons lived in london

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    4,400 Acton Travel & migration records
    17,000 Actons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Acton

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    Common jobs for Actons

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    Commmon female occupations for Actons in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    61

    Dressmaker

    61

    Servant

    53

    Living On Own Means

    50

    Laundress

    47

    Commmon male occupations for Actons in 1921

    General Labourer

    62

    Agricultural Labourer

    51

    Yeoman

    49

    Vintner

    47

    Farmer

    46

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