Origins of the Chesterfield surname
About the Chesterfields
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Interesting facts about Chesterfield
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chesterfield surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Chesterfields most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Chesterfields.
What are the most common Chesterfield first names?
John
William
Lady
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chesterfields
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chesterfields in 1921
General Servant Domestic
10
Dress Maker
9
General Servant
9
Charwoman
7
Domestic Servant
7
Common male occupations for Chesterfields in 1921
Farmer
18
Carpenter
17
Coal Porter
17
Agricultural Labourer
13
General Labourer
12
