Origins of the Atwater surname
About the Atwaters
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Interesting facts about Atwater
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Atwater surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Atwaters most likely to marry?
Atwater Or Attwater Or Attwaterses
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Our tell us which families married Atwaters.
What are the most common Atwater first names?
William
John
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Atwaters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Atwaters in 1921
Laundress
5
Widow
3
Domestic Servant
2
Dressmaker
2
House Servant
2
Common male occupations for Atwaters in 1921
Farm Hands
12
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
8
Yeoman
8
Carpenter
6
Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen
5
