Chester Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Chester ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Chester Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Chester family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 114
Female Servant 111
Independent 93
Farmer 51
Male Servant 49
Labourer 28
Shoe Maker 15
Ag Labourer 14
Weaver 13
Carpenter 12
Apprentice 11
Tailor 10
Needle Maker 10
Butcher 9
Lace Maker 9
Servant 8
Cotton Weaver 8
Wool Comber 8
Blacksmith 7
Lead Miner 7
Publican 7
Nurse 6
Clerk 6
Sawyer 5
Army 5

Chester Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Chester 100% 29,335
2 Chaster 86% 277
3 Chister 86% 187

Did you know?

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

Search for the Chester family