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Origins of the Atterton surname

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About the Attertons

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Where do most Attertons live?

In 1921, most Attertons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Attertons

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We have 1,810 records for the Atterton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Attertons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Atterton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Attertons

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

Common Female occupations for Attertons in 1921
Dressmaker

14

Laundress

6

General Servant Domestic

5

Domestic Servant

4

General Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Attertons in 1921
Gardener

13

Butcher

12

Tailor

12

Baker

10

Agricultural Labourer

9

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