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Chanberlain Family History

Chanberlain 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, Chatelain, Chamberland, Vanderlaan

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Where is the Chanberlain family from?

You can see how Chanberlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanberlain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chanberlain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Chanberlain families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chanberlain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chanberlain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanberlain 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 Chanberlain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chanberlain. 22% of Chanberlain men worked as a Salesman and 39% of Chanberlain women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chanberlain were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    39%
  • Dressmaker
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

What Chanberlain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Chanberlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanberlain 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Chanberlain. 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 98 military records available for the last name Chanberlain. For the veterans among your Chanberlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanberlain lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Chanberlain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chanberlain in 1993 was 92, and 62 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chanberlain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanberlain 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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