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Chamberlayne Family History

Chamberlayne Surname Meaning

see Chamberlain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chamberlayne family from?

You can see how Chamberlayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamberlayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chamberlayne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Chamberlayne families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Chamberlayne's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Chamberlayne families in 1891.
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What did your Chamberlayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chamberlayne. 100% of Chamberlayne men worked as a Farmer and 53% of Chamberlayne 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    53%
  • Private Means
    27%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    11%
  • Independent Means
    11%

What Chamberlayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chamberlayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamberlayne 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Chamberlayne. 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 523 military records available for the last name Chamberlayne. For the veterans among your Chamberlayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chamberlayne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chamberlayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chamberlayne in 1963 was 48, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chamberlayne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chamberlayne 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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