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Origins of the Champain surname

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About the Champains

We have a total number of 292 records for people with the last name Champain.

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Where do most Champains live?

In 1921, most Champains lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Champains

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 221 records for the Champain surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Champains most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Champains.

What are the most common Champain first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Ann

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Champain family members

Common jobs for Champains

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Champains in 1921
Living On Own Means

3

Clergymans Daughter

2

Fund Holder

2

Private Means

2

Scholar At Home

2

Common Male occupations for Champains in 1921
Playing-Card Maker

6

French Messenger

3

Agricultural Labourer

2

Farm Labourer

2

Farmer

2

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