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Chapalain Family History

Chapalain 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: Chaplain, Chaplin, Chatelain, Champlain, Captain, Caplin, Chapin

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Where is the Chapalain family from?

You can see how Chapalain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapalain family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Chapalain family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chapalain's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chapalain families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Chapalain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapalain 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Chapalain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 military records available for the last name Chapalain. For the veterans among your Chapalain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapalain lifespan?

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