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Chumbler Family History

Chumbler Surname Meaning

Probably English a variant of Chumley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chumbler family from?

You can see how Chumbler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chumbler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chumbler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Chumbler families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Chumbler's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Chumbler families in 1891.
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What did your Chumbler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chumbler. 65% of Chumbler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chumbler women worked as a Spinner.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Chumbler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Chumbler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chumbler 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Chumbler. 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 Chumbler. For the veterans among your Chumbler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chumbler lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Chumbler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chumbler in 1941 was 36, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chumbler 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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