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
Agricultural Labourer 65
Female Servant 49
Male Servant 23
Independent 22
Labourer 22
Farmer 17
Carpenter 8
Publican 8
Blacksmith 7
Bonnet Maker 6
Pupil 6
Clerk 6
Shoe Maker 5
Grocer 4
Miller 4
Pauper 4
Laundress 4
Hatter 4
Joiner 4
Baker 4
Shop Keeper 3
Ag Labourer 3
Silk Winder 3
Agent 3
Butcher 3

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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