Origins of the Chessman surname
About the Chessmans
We have a total of 1891 records for people with the last name Chessman.
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Interesting facts about Chessman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chessman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Chessmans most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Chessmans.
What are the most common Chessman first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chessmans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chessmans in 1921
Laundress
10
Domestic Servant
9
Dressmaker
7
General Servant
7
General Servant Domestic
5
Common male occupations for Chessmans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
16
Farmer
13
Farm Labourer
7
Farmers Son
6
General Labourer
5
