Chesney Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Chesney Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Chesney family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 11
Female Servant 5
Farmer 4
Labourer 4
Independent 3
Cotton Piecer 2
Cotton Spinner 2
Hatter 2
Mariner 2
Bonnet Maker 1
Book Keeper 1
Grocer 1
Joiner 1
Labour 1
Stone Mason 1
Ag Labourer 1
Brick Layer 1
Independant 1
Shoe Maker 1
Shopman 1
Wheelwright 1
Widow 1
Male Servant 1
Assistant Engineer 1
Governess 1

Chesney Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Chesney 100% 2,044
2 Chasney 86% 258

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

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