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Origins of the Attley surname

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About the Attleys

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Where do most Attleys live?

In 1921, most Attleys lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Attleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,070 records for the Attley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.

Who were Attleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Attley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Attleys

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

Common Female occupations for Attleys in 1921
Dressmaker

4

Charwoman

3

General Servant Domestic

3

House Servant

3

Ring Frame Spinner

3

Common Male occupations for Attleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

6

Coal Miner Hewer

6

Shoe Maker

6

Coppersmith

4

Shoe Laster

4

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