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Chamberton Family History

Chamberton 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: Chatterton, Lamberton, Chamberlin, Hambelton, Chadderton, Chambers

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Where is the Chamberton family from?

You can see how Chamberton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamberton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chamberton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Chamberton family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chamberton's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Chamberton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chamberton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Chamberton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamberton 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Chamberton. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chamberton. For the veterans among your Chamberton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chamberton 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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