Origins of the Attersall surname
About the Attersalls
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Interesting facts about Attersall
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Attersall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1868.
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What are the most common Attersall first names?
Thomas
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Attersalls
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Attersalls in 1921
At School
2
Cotton Speed Tenter
2
Domestic Servant
2
Gentlewoman
2
Hose Seamer
2
Common male occupations for Attersalls in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
3
Boat Builder
3
Cabinet Maker
3
Carpenter
3
Coal Miner
3
