Origins of the Chesterton surname
About the Chestertons
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Interesting facts about Chesterton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chesterton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Chestertons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Chesterton first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chestertons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chestertons in 1921
Laundress
18
Dressmaker
14
Nail Maker
11
Charwoman
9
House Keeper
9
Common male occupations for Chestertons in 1921
Coal Miner
27
Framework Knitter
17
General Labourer
14
Baker
13
Agricultural Labourer
12
