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Chanmer Family History

Chanmer 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: Chander, Hanmer, Cranmer, Channer, Hamer, Chandler, Hammer, Chance

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Where is the Chanmer family from?

You can see how Chanmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanmer family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Chanmer family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chanmer's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Chanmer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Chanmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanmer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chanmer. 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 Chanmer. For the veterans among your Chanmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanmer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanmer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chanmer

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