Origins of the Cheslett surname
About the Chesletts
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Interesting facts about Cheslett
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Cheslett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
Who were Chesletts most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Chesletts.
What are the most common Cheslett first names?
John
William
Sarah
Mary
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Common jobs for Chesletts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chesletts in 1921
General Servant
3
Office Cleaner
3
Domestic Servant
2
Dress Maker
2
Glover
2
Common male occupations for Chesletts in 1921
Accountant
2
Cycle Maker
2
Fitter
2
Flyer Finisher
2
Hosier
2
