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
Scholar 109
Agricultural Labourer 52
Straw Plaiter 27
Nail Maker 27
House Servant 15
Servant 14
Clay Miner 12
Labourer 10
Miner 10
Nailor 8
Coal Miner 7
Plaisterer 5
Dress Maker 5
Tailor 5
Nurse 4
Gloveress 4
Grocer 4
Carpenter 4
Domestic Servant 4
Gardener 4
General Servant 4
Harness Maker 4
Laundress 4
Victualler 4
Brick Maker 4

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