Origins of the Chessen surname
About the Chessens
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Interesting facts about Chessen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chessen surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Chessen first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Chessens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chessens in 1921
Gardener
6
Housekeeper
3
Shopkeeper
2
Upholstress
2
Annuitant
1
Common male occupations for Chessens in 1921
Farm Labourer
3
Retired Builder
3
Agricultural Laborer
2
Errand Boy
2
Gardener
2
