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Chainberlain Family History

Chainberlain 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: Chamberlain, Chamberlin, Chatelain, Chamberland, Vanderlaan

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Where is the Chainberlain family from?

You can see how Chainberlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chainberlain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Chainberlain families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chainberlain's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Chainberlain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chainberlain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Chainberlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chainberlain 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chainberlain. 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 12 military records available for the last name Chainberlain. For the veterans among your Chainberlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chainberlain

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