Chaff Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Chaff Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Chaff family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 18
Wool Comber 9
Wool Sorter 6
Agricultural Labourer 3
House Servant 3
Serge Weaver 3
Baker 2
Farm Labourer 2
Licensed Victualler 2
Annuitant 1
Carpenter Employing One Man 1
Carrier 1
Charwoman 1
Farm Labourer Wife 1
Fisherman 1
Gardener 1
Gardener's Son 1
House Keeper 1
Labourer At The Wool Mill 1
Miller 1
Nurse 1
Pauper 1
Private Property 1
Rag Merchant 1
Housemaid Prostitute 1

Chaff Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Chaffe 83% 1,950
2 Chaff 100% 527
3 Chuff 80% 101

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The surname Chaff is the 2nd most popular variant of Chaffe.

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