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Chambelen Family History

Chambelen 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, Chamblee, Shamblen, Chamblin, Chambley, Hamblen, Chambers

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Where is the Chambelen family from?

You can see how Chambelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chambelen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chambelen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chambelen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Chambelen's in USA. California had the highest population of Chambelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chambelen 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 27 census records available for the last name Chambelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chambelen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chambelen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chambelen. For the veterans among your Chambelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chambelen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chambelen

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