Origins of the Chelmsford surname
About the Chelmsfords
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Interesting facts about Chelmsford
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chelmsford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.
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What are the most common Chelmsford first names?
Essex
Baron
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Common jobs for Chelmsfords
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chelmsfords in 1921
Dressmaker
2
Charwoman
1
Childrens Milliner
1
Dress Maker
1
General Servant Domestic
1
Common male occupations for Chelmsfords in 1921
Potter Modeller
3
General Of Infantry
2
Architects Clerk
1
Artist (Painter 3/7)
1
Cellarman
1
