Origins of the Chilvers surname
About the Chilverses
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Interesting facts about Chilvers
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chilvers surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.
Who were Chilverses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Chilverses.
What are the most common Chilvers first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Chilverses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chilverses in 1921
Dressmaker
49
General Servant Domestic
41
Laundress
37
Domestic Servant
29
Housekeeper
28
Common male occupations for Chilverses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
118
Carpenter
82
Farm Labourer
51
General Labourer
48
Agricultural Laborer
36
