Origins of the Atchison surname
About the Atchisons
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Interesting facts about Atchison
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Atchison surname. The oldest one dates back to 1682.
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What are the most common Atchison first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Atchisons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Atchisons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
12
Domestic Servant
10
Dressmaker
10
House Keeper
8
Servant
8
Common male occupations for Atchisons in 1921
Coal Miner
48
Farm Hands
29
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
24
General Farmers
18
Joiner
13
