Atherton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Atherton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Atherton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 586
Coal Miner 117
Cotton Weaver 49
House Keeper 44
Labourer 34
Agricultural Labourer 31
Carter 29
Dress Maker 24
Tailor 24
House Servant 23
Servant 22
Cotton Spinner 17
Collier 15
General Servant 13
Wife Of Above 12
Cotton Factory Worker 12
Cotton Winder 11
Nail Maker 11
Gardener 10
Blacksmith 10
House Maid 9
Domestic Servant 8
Boiler Maker 8
Drawer In Coal Miner 8
Shoe Maker 8

Atherton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Atherton 100% 36,468
2 Etherton 88% 1,642
3 Thurton 75% 1,063
4 Thorton 75% 1,021
5 Thoroton 63% 204
6 Eatherton 89% 148

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The surname Atherton is the most popular version of all its varients

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