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Chimber Family History

Chimber 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: Imber, Chambers, Schimmer, Kimber, Schieber, Humber, Chimera

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Where is the Chimber family from?

You can see how Chimber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chimber family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Chimber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Chimber family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chimber's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Chimber families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chimber 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 50 census records available for the last name Chimber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimber 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chimber. 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 55 military records available for the last name Chimber. For the veterans among your Chimber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chimber lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Chimber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chimber in 1968 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chimber 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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