Origins of the Chelton surname
About the Cheltons
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Interesting facts about Chelton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chelton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
Who were Cheltons most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Cheltons.
What are the most common Chelton first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Cheltons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cheltons in 1921
Servant
9
Domestic Servant
5
Cotton Weaver
4
Dressmaker
4
General Servant Domestic
4
Common male occupations for Cheltons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
10
Brushmaker
5
Coal Miner
5
Errand Boy
5
General Labourer
5
