Origins of the Chase surname
About the Chases
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Interesting facts about Chase
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chase surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
What are the most common Chase first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chases
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chases in 1921
Dressmaker
59
Laundress
55
Living On Own Means
46
General Servant Domestic
37
General Servant
32
Common male occupations for Chases in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
132
Bricklayer
128
Agricultural Labourer
86
Farm Hands
71
General Labourer
60
