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Chaber Family History

Chaber Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haber, Chayer, Schaber, Chae, Cater, Huber, Hamer, Hager, Chaves

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Where is the Chaber family from?

You can see how Chaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Chaber families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Chaber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chaber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chaber. 60% of Chaber men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chaber women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Chaber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Chaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaber census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 158 immigration records available for the last name Chaber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Chaber. For the veterans among your Chaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaber lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Chaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chaber in 1967 was 77, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaber ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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