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 727
Coal Miner 134
Cotton Weaver 105
Labourer 65
House Keeper 47
Domestic Servant 33
Collier 23
Agricultural Labourer 22
Dress Maker 21
Waterman 21
General Servant 18
Servant 18
Carter 15
Cotton Spinner 15
Tailor 14
Blacksmith 13
Miner 13
Joiner 12
Charwoman 10
Farm Labourer 10
Grocer 10
Cotton Operative 10
Laundress 10
Cotton Winder 9
Nail 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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