Origins of the Atherley surname
About the Atherleys
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Interesting facts about Atherley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Atherley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Atherleys most likely to marry?
Berlands
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Our tell us which families married Atherleys.
What are the most common Atherley first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Atherleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Atherleys in 1921
Laundress
15
Dressmaker
14
Living On Own Means
12
Domestic Servant
6
None
6
Common male occupations for Atherleys in 1921
Plasterer
17
Framework Knitter
15
Coal Miner
10
Confectioner
8
General Labourer
8
