Origins of the Chestnut surname
About the Chestnuts
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Interesting facts about Chestnut
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chestnut surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Chestnuts most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Chestnuts.
What are the most common Chestnut first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chestnuts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chestnuts in 1921
Mill Worker
4
At Home
2
Peddler
2
Sail Machinist
2
Yarn Weaver
2
Common male occupations for Chestnuts in 1921
Farm Hands
28
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
23
General Farmers
9
Stock Clerks
8
Tinsmiths
6
