Chester Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Chester Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Chester family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 447
Agricultural Labourer 107
House Servant 40
Dress Maker 30
Labourer 29
Carter 28
Servant 25
House Keeper 25
Carpenter 20
Laundress 19
General Servant 18
Shoe Maker 17
Ag Labourer 17
Gardener 14
Cotton Weaver 12
Domestic Servant 12
Blacksmith 11
Farmer 11
Lead Miner 11
Cook 10
Tailor 10
Cabinet Maker 10
House Maid 9
Joiner 9
Wife Of Above 8

Chester Surname Variants Ranking

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

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

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