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Chamberlen Family History

Chamberlen Surname Meaning

see Chamberlain.

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


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Where is the Chamberlen family from?

You can see how Chamberlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamberlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chamberlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Chamberlen families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Chamberlen's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Chamberlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chamberlen 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 Chamberlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chamberlen. 100% of Chamberlen 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chamberlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamberlen 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Chamberlen. 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 119 military records available for the last name Chamberlen. For the veterans among your Chamberlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chamberlen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Chamberlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chamberlen in 1967 was 90, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chamberlen 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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