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Chamberlein Family History

Chamberlein 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, Chamblin, Chamberland, Heberlein, Chambers

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Where is the Chamberlein family from?

You can see how Chamberlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamberlein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chamberlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Chamberlein families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chamberlein's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Chamberlein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chamberlein 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 Chamberlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Matron were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chamberlein. 100% of Chamberlein men worked as a Manager and 100% of Chamberlein women worked as a Matron.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Matron
    100%

What Chamberlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Chamberlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamberlein 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Chamberlein. 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 27 military records available for the last name Chamberlein. For the veterans among your Chamberlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chamberlein lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Chamberlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chamberlein in 1977 was 56, and 40 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chamberlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chamberlein 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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