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Chambliss Family History

Chambliss Name Meaning

English: variant of Chambless .

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


Similar surnames: Chambless, Hamblin, Chambley, Chamness, Hambley, Chavis, Hamblen

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Where is the Chambliss family from?

You can see how Chambliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chambliss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chambliss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Chambliss families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chambliss's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chambliss families in 1911.
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What did your Chambliss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chambliss. 27% of Chambliss men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Chambliss women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chambliss were Farming and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Laundress
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Chambliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chambliss 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 760 immigration records available for the last name Chambliss. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Chambliss. For the veterans among your Chambliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chambliss lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Chambliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chambliss in 1948 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

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