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Chanclor Family History

Chanclor 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: Chancellor, Chandler, Chandley, Chacko, Chance, Handlos, Chander

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Where is the Chanclor family from?

You can see how Chanclor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanclor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chanclor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Chanclor families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Chanclor's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Chanclor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanclor 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 167 census records available for the last name Chanclor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanclor 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chanclor. 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 14 military records available for the last name Chanclor. For the veterans among your Chanclor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanclor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chanclor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chanclor in 1965 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanclor 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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