Origins of the Chichester surname

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    In 1921, most Chichesters lived in london

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    930 Chichester Travel & migration records
    1,900 Chichesters found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Chichester

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    We have for the Chichester surname. The oldest one dates back to 1318.

    Who were Chichesters most likely to marry?

    Chichester Or Chitetster Or Chidiester Or Chicesters
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    What are the most common Chichester first names?

    Arthur

    Edward

    Lady

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Chichesters

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Chichesters in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    42

    Private Means

    28

    Widow

    25

    Living On Her Own Means

    10

    Spinster

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Chichesters in 1921

    Master

    33

    Gentleman

    24

    Mate

    14

    Esq

    13

    Esquire

    13

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