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Early Origins of the Chambré family

The surname Chambré was first found in Denbighshire where William de Chambre (fl. 1365?), was one of the continuators of Robert de Graystanes' 'Historia Dunelmensis,' appears to have flourished in the latter half of the fourteenth century; unfortunately very little is known of his lineage. 1

Early History of the Chambré family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chambré 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 Chambré History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chambré 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. Chambré has been recorded under many different variations, including Chambre, ChamBerry, Chambry, Chambury, Chamby and many more.

Early Notables of the Chambré family

  • Sir Alan Chambré (1739-1823), English judge, who was descended from a family which had 'settled in Westmoreland in the reign of 'Henry III, and had acquired Halhead Hall' in the reign of Henry VII. (N...

Chambré Ranking

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

Migration of the Chambré 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. Chambrés 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.


Contemporary Notables of the name Chambré (post 1700) +

  • James William Chambre, American Printing Executive, Texas
  • Chambre Brabazon (1645-1715), 5th Earl of Meath, English nobleman


  1. Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
  2. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/


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