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Chambelain Family History

Chambelain 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, Chatelain, Chamberlin, Champlain, Chamblin, Chapdelaine

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Where is the Chambelain family from?

You can see how Chambelain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chambelain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chambelain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Chambelain families living in Leicestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Chambelain's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chambelain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chambelain 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 Chambelain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chambelain. 100% of Chambelain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chambelain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chambelain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chambelain 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Chambelain. 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 107 military records available for the last name Chambelain. For the veterans among your Chambelain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chambelain lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Chambelain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chambelain in 1977 was 88, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chambelain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chambelain 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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