Origins of the Chesney surname
About the Chesneys
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Interesting facts about Chesney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Chesneys most likely to marry?
Mc Chesneys
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What are the most common Chesney first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chesneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Chesneys in 1921
Dressmaker
14
General Servant Domestic
13
Domestic Servant
11
Living On Own Means
11
Annuitant
10
Commmon male occupations for Chesneys in 1921
Shepherd
26
Coal Miner
20
Joiner
14
Agricultural Labourer
12
General Labourer
10
