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Chancler Family History

Chancler 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: Chandler, Chandley, Chance, Chander, Chancey, Cansler, Handler

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Where is the Chancler family from?

You can see how Chancler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chancler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chancler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Chancler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chancler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chancler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chancler 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 Chancler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chancler. 47% of Chancler men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Chancler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Chancler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chancler 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Chancler. 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 121 military records available for the last name Chancler. For the veterans among your Chancler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chancler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Chancler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chancler in 1967 was 66, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chancler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chancler 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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