Origins of the Arthur surname
About the Arthurs
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Interesting facts about Arthur
How common is your surname?
495th most common surname in the UK
Who were Arthurs most likely to marry?
What are the most common Arthur first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Arthurs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Arthurs in 1921
Dressmaker
404
Domestic Servant
194
Housekeeper
147
House Servant
132
Living On Own Means
126
Common male occupations for Arthurs in 1921
Farmer
307
Coal Miner
247
Agricultural Labourer
198
Tailor
177
General Labourer
163
