Origins of the Chen surname
About the Chens
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Interesting facts about Chen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
What are the most common Chen first names?
John
William
Greta
Maria
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Common jobs for Chens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chens in 1921
Cotton Heald Knitter
2
Cotton Weaver
2
Domestic Servant
2
Laundress
2
Living On Her Own Means
2
Common male occupations for Chens in 1921
Tailor
5
Agricultural Labourer
3
Cotton Weaver
3
Waiters And Waitresses
3
Blacksmith
2
