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Chanter Family History

Chanter Surname Meaning

see Cantor.

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


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Where is the Chanter family from?

You can see how Chanter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chanter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Chanter families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Chanter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chanter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanter 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 Chanter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chanter. 34% of Chanter men worked as a Builders Labourer and 73% of Chanter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chanter were Linotype Operator and 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

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Retired
    23%
  • House Painter
    23%
  • Linotype Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

What Chanter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chanter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanter 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Chanter. 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 497 military records available for the last name Chanter. For the veterans among your Chanter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chanter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chanter in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanter 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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