Origins of the Anton surname

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    In 1921, most Antons lived in london

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    Common jobs for Antons

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    Commmon female occupations for Antons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    17

    Domestic Servant

    16

    Living On Own Means

    12

    House Servant

    11

    F S

    10

    Commmon male occupations for Antons in 1921

    Farmer

    20

    Farm Labourer

    12

    Agricultural Labourer

    11

    General Labourer

    10

    Clerk

    9

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