Origins of the Chesterman surname
About the Chestermans
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Interesting facts about Chesterman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chesterman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Chestermans most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Chesterman first names?
William
John
Jane
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chestermans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chestermans in 1921
Dressmaker
33
Laundress
23
Servant
21
General Servant Domestic
11
House Servant
11
Common male occupations for Chestermans in 1921
Bricklayer
39
Carpenter
39
Agricultural Labourer
21
General Labourer
19
Farmer
14
