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Chamberlaine Family History

Chamberlaine Surname Meaning

see Chamberlain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chamberlaine family from?

You can see how Chamberlaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamberlaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chamberlaine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Chamberlaine families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Chamberlaine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chamberlaine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chamberlaine 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 Chamberlaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chamberlaine. 60% of Chamberlaine men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 72% of Chamberlaine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chamberlaine were Builder and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    60%
  • Builder
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Dressmaking Assistant
    10%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%

What Chamberlaine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chamberlaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamberlaine 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Chamberlaine. 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 814 military records available for the last name Chamberlaine. For the veterans among your Chamberlaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chamberlaine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Chamberlaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Chamberlaine in 1963 was 96, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chamberlaine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chamberlaine 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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