Origins of the Arthington surname
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Interesting facts about Arthington
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Arthington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
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William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Arthingtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Arthingtons in 1921
Cotton Doubler
4
Dressmaker
4
Power Loom Weaver (Worsted)
3
Calico Weaver
2
Domestic Servant
2
Common male occupations for Arthingtons in 1921
Iron Moulder
7
Linen Draper
6
Banker
5
Joiner
5
Painter
4
