Origins of the Chesshyre surname
About the Chesshyres
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Interesting facts about Chesshyre
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chesshyre surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
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Our tell us which families married Chesshyres.
What are the most common Chesshyre first names?
John
William
Mary
Hannah
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Common jobs for Chesshyres
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chesshyres in 1921
Living On Own Means
4
Annuitant
3
Spinster
3
Housekeeper
2
Living On Her Own Means
2
Common male occupations for Chesshyres in 1921
Gentleman
7
Druggist
6
Tallow Chandler
5
Calico Warehouseman
2
Farmers Son
2
