Origins of the Atfield surname

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    In 1921, most Atfields lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Atfield first names?

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    Common jobs for Atfields

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    Common female occupations for Atfields in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Servant

    8

    Cook Domestic

    7

    General Servant Domestic

    6

    Domestic Servant

    5

    Common male occupations for Atfields in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    22

    Cattle Dealer

    15

    Farm Labourer

    12

    Bricklayer

    10

    General Labourer

    9

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