Cheshire Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cheshire Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cheshire family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 236
Agricultural Labourer 76
Dress Maker 21
House Servant 19
Labourer 16
Bonnet Maker 13
Carpenter 13
Straw Plaiter 13
Bonnet Sewer 12
Laundress 12
Blacksmith 12
House Keeper 10
General Servant 10
Servant 9
Silk Weaver 9
Bricklayer 8
Plaiter 8
Gardener 7
House Maid 7
Shoe Maker 7
Farmer 7
Miller 6
Carter 6
Errand Boy 6
Milliner 5

Cheshire Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cheshire 100% 16,741
2 Chesher 75% 1,469
3 Chessher 63% 160

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The surname Cheshire is the most popular version of all its varients

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