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Origins of the Champken surname

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About the Champkens

We have a total number of 308 records for people with the last name Champken.

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Where do most Champkens live?

In 1921, most Champkens lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Champkens

How common is your surname?

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We have 298 records for the Champken surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Champkens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Champkens.

What are the most common Champken first names?

  • William
  • Frederick
  • Sarah
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Champkens

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

Common Female occupations for Champkens in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Domestic Serv

2

General Servant

2

Laundress

2

Straw Hat Machinist

2

Common Male occupations for Champkens in 1921
Farm Labourer

5

Baker

4

Cabinet Maker

2

House Painter

2

Machinist

2

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