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Chmberlain Family History

Chmberlain 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: Chamberlain, Chamberlin, Kimberlin, Chatelain, Cumberland, Tomberlin

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Where is the Chmberlain family from?

You can see how Chmberlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmberlain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chmberlain family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chmberlain's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chmberlain families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Chmberlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmberlain 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chmberlain. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chmberlain. For the veterans among your Chmberlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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