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Origins of the Atherton surname

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Where do most Athertons live?

In 1921, most Athertons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Athertons

How common is your surname?

816th most common surname in the UK

We have 58,000 records for the Atherton surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Athertons most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Browns

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What are the most common Atherton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Athertons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Athertons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

407

Dressmaker

182

Domestic Servant

122

House Keeper

122

Weaver Cotton

103

Common Male occupations for Athertons in 1921
Coal Miner

654

Coal Miner Hewer

250

General Labourer

207

Collier

148

Farmer

140

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