Origins of the Chessher surname
About the Chesshers
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Interesting facts about Chessher
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chessher surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
Who were Chesshers most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Chessher first names?
John
George
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chesshers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chesshers in 1921
Brewer's Clerk
3
Charwoman
2
Clerk
2
Dressmaker
2
Private Means
2
Common male occupations for Chesshers in 1921
Butcher
6
Bricklayer
5
At School
2
Bootmaker
2
Coal Trimmer
2
