Origins of the Anthony surname

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    In 1921, most Anthonys lived in south-west

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    8,400 Anthony Travel & migration records
    36,000 Anthonys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Anthony

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    883rd most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Anthony surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

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    What are the most common Anthony first names?

    John

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Anthonys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Anthonys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    149

    Laundress

    112

    Domestic Servant

    91

    General Servant

    72

    General Servant Domestic

    71

    Commmon male occupations for Anthonys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    264

    Farmer

    139

    Coal Miner Hewer

    129

    Farm Hands

    107

    General Labourer

    99

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