Origins of the Chalmers surname
About the Chalmerses
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Interesting facts about Chalmers
How common is your surname?
951st most common surname in the UK
We have for the Chalmers surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.
Who were Chalmerses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Chalmerses.
What are the most common Chalmers first names?
James
John
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Chalmerses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chalmerses in 1921
Dressmaker
326
Domestic Servant
239
F S
179
Housekeeper
175
House Keeper
132
Common male occupations for Chalmerses in 1921
Coal Miner
401
Farmer
277
Farm Servant
257
Weaver
215
Joiner
208
