Chance Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Chance Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Chance family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 54
Female Servant 25
Labourer 22
Miner 15
Male Servant 14
Nailor 14
Nail Maker 10
Independent 8
Dress Maker 6
Glove Maker 6
Nailer 6
Carpenter 5
Blacksmith 5
Tailor 4
Butcher 3
Straw Plaiter 3
Waterman 3
Pupil 3
Apprentice 3
Cooper 3
Turner 3
Chain Maker 3
Coal Miner 3
Clay Miner 2
Laundress 2

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