Origins of the Chesnutt surname
About the Chesnutts
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Interesting facts about Chesnutt
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chesnutt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
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What are the most common Chesnutt first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chesnutts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chesnutts in 1921
Dressmaker
2
Living On Own Means
2
Asst Misstress Elementary School
1
Boarding House Keeper
1
Collarmaker
1
Common male occupations for Chesnutts in 1921
Farm Hands
6
General Farmers
6
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
5
Attendants
3
Fireman
3
