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Chabner Family History

Chabner 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: Channer, Grabner, Abner, Hafner, Haber, Chander, Hamner, Hahner

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Where is the Chabner family from?

You can see how Chabner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chabner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Chabner families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Chabner families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Chabner's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Chabner families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chabner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chabner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Chabner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chabner 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Chabner. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chabner. For the veterans among your Chabner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chabner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Chabner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chabner in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chabner 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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