Origins of the Chetwyn surname
About the Chetwyns
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Interesting facts about Chetwyn
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chetwyn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
Who were Chetwyns most likely to marry?
Buckholts
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What are the most common Chetwyn first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chetwyns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chetwyns in 1921
Coach Lace Weaver
3
General Servant Domestic
3
Potters Paintress
3
Boot Machinist
2
Midwife
2
Common male occupations for Chetwyns in 1921
Chief Steward
9
Miner Filler
4
Miner Stallman
4
Coal Miner
3
Coal Miner Stallman
3
