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
Female Servant 80
Weaver 80
Independent 54
Coal Miner 47
Cotton Weaver 46
Agricultural Labourer 45
Labourer 44
Farmer 36
Male Servant 19
Collier 18
Nail Maker 15
Ag Labourer 12
Check Weaver 11
Cotton Spinner 10
Tailor 10
Joiner 10
Shoe Maker 9
Mechanic 9
Bleacher 8
Cotton Weaver Power 8
Engineer 8
Grocer 7
Spinner 7
Gardener 6
Water Man 6

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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