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Chanbers Family History

Chanbers 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: Chambers, Chander, Charters, Chalmers, Harbers, Hanners, Chavers

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Where is the Chanbers family from?

You can see how Chanbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanbers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chanbers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Chanbers families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chanbers's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Chanbers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanbers 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 Chanbers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chanbers. 72% of Chanbers 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chanbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanbers 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Chanbers. 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 179 military records available for the last name Chanbers. For the veterans among your Chanbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanbers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Chanbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chanbers in 1969 was 80, and 48 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chanbers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanbers 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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