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Chapelier Family History

Chapelier 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: Charlier, Chapelle, Chandler, Chevalier, Capelle, Chaplin, Callier

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Where is the Chapelier family from?

You can see how Chapelier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapelier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chapelier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Chapelier family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Chapelier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chapelier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapelier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chapelier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chapelier. 100% of Chapelier men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Chapelier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Chapelier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapelier 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Chapelier. 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 13 military records available for the last name Chapelier. For the veterans among your Chapelier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapelier lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1978, in the United States, Chapelier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chapelier in 1976 was 78, and 81 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chapelier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapelier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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