Researching Harry Chamberlin
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 996 people with the Chamberlin surname? In that year Chamberlin was ranked number 2596 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Harry means "Form of HAROLD. army-power" and is of Teutonic origin.
Records of Harry Chamberlin on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Harry Chamberlin and the Chamberlin Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Chamberlin Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Chamberlin family tree.
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| Did you know that there are currently 496 people with the Chamberlin surname in the UK? Chamberlin is now ranked number 3573 for popularity in the UK. |
Chamberlin Genealogy Databases
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Chamberlin Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 12153 people with the Chamberlin surname in the USA? Chamberlin is ranked number 153 for popularity in the USA. |
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Search the Ellis Island Database for information on Harry Chamberlin. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Harry Chamberlin
Harry Chamberlin
Harry Dwight Chamberlin (May 19, 1887 – September 29, 1944) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Moro Rebellion, Pancho Villa Expedition, World War I, and World War II, he attained the rank of brigadier general, and was most notable for his command of several Cavalry units, including 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, the Cavalry Replacement Center at Fort Riley, and 4th Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division. During World War II, he commanded the New Hebrides Task Force, Southwestern Security District, and Fort Ord.
Chamberlin was also a notable equestrian, and participated in several Olympic games. His most noteworthy success came in 1932, when the U.S. contingent won the gold medal in Team eventing and Chamberlin won the silver medal in Individual show jumping.
Source: Harry Chamberlin, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Chamberlin
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