Chambre History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Chambre family

Early History of the Chambre family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chambre research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1435, 1470, 1492, 1549, 1600, 1739 and 1823 are included under the topic Early Chambre History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chambre Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Chambre has been recorded under many different variations, including Chambre, ChamBerry, Chambry, Chambury, Chamby and many more.

Early Notables of the Chambre family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was

• John Chambre (1470-1549), English physician whose name is also spelt Chamber, Chambyr, and Chambers, born in Northumberland, studied at Oxford, where he was elected fellow of Merton College in 1492

Chambre Ranking

In France, the name Chambre is the 5,227^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2

Migration of the Chambre family

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Chambres were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Ann Chamby who settled in Virginia in 1651; James Chambore settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1820.