Origins of the Chancellor surname
About the Chancellors
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Interesting facts about Chancellor
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chancellor surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
Who were Chancellors most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Chancellors.
What are the most common Chancellor first names?
John
Lord Hugh
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chancellors
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chancellors in 1921
Living On Own Means
23
Dressmaker
7
Milliner
7
At Home
6
Private Means
6
Common male occupations for Chancellors in 1921
Farm Hands
16
Plasterer
13
Cooper
12
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
12
General Farmers
10
