Origins of the Arnot surname

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    In 1921, most Arnots lived in london

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    1,400 Arnot Travel & migration records
    7,400 Arnots found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Arnot

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

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    What are the most common Arnot first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Arnots

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

    Common female occupations for Arnots in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    58

    F S

    47

    Dressmaker

    39

    Annuitant

    31

    Housekeeper

    27

    Common male occupations for Arnots in 1921

    Mason

    62

    Coal Miner

    61

    Weaver

    60

    Farmer

    45

    Farm Servant

    40

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