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Chamberlin Family History

Chamberlin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Chamberlain.

French: occupational name for an official in charge of the private chambers of his master from Old French chamberlenc ‘chamberlain’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chamberlin family from?

You can see how Chamberlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamberlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chamberlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 232 Chamberlin families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Chamberlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chamberlin families in 1891.
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What did your Chamberlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chamberlin. 23% of Chamberlin men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Chamberlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chamberlin were Farm Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

What Chamberlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97,000 census records available for the last name Chamberlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamberlin 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Chamberlin. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Chamberlin. For the veterans among your Chamberlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chamberlin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Chamberlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chamberlin in 1947 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chamberlin 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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