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Chamlin Family History

Chamlin Name 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: Chaplin, Hamlin, Camlin, Chamblin, Champlin, Carlin, Champion, Hallin

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Where is the Chamlin family from?

You can see how Chamlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chamlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Chamlin family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chamlin's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Chamlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chamlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chamlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chamlin. 47% of Chamlin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chamlin women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Cutter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Chamlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Chamlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamlin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Chamlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Chamlin. For the veterans among your Chamlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chamlin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Chamlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chamlin in 1967 was 53, and 85 in 2003.

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