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Chantler Name Meaning

from Old French chaunter + clere ‘sing loudly’. see Chandler .

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


Similar surnames: Chandler, Chandley, Chander, Canter, Hatler, Cantley, Chartier

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Where is the Chantler family from?

You can see how Chantler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chantler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chantler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 59 Chantler families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Chantler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chantler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chantler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chantler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chantler. 30% of Chantler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Chantler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chantler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chantler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Chantler. For the veterans among your Chantler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chantler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Chantler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chantler in 1950 was 35, and 67 in 2004.

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