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Chamberline Family History

Chamberline 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: Chamberlin, Chamberlain, Chamberland, Casterline, Chamblin, Chambers

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Where is the Chamberline family from?

You can see how Chamberline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamberline family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chamberline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Chamberline families living in Norfolk. This was about 36% of all the recorded Chamberline's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Chamberline families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chamberline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chamberline ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gas Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chamberline. 100% of Chamberline men worked as a Gas Fitter and 100% of Chamberline 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gas Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chamberline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chamberline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamberline 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Chamberline. 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 169 military records available for the last name Chamberline. For the veterans among your Chamberline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chamberline lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Chamberline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chamberline in 1973 was 57, and 33 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chamberline 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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