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Chapelin Family History

Chapelin 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: Chaplin, Chapel, Caplin, Chapin, Chatelain, Hagelin, Chapelle

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Where is the Chapelin family from?

You can see how Chapelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chapelin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Chapelin family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Chapelin's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Chapelin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Chapelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapelin 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Chapelin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chapelin. For the veterans among your Chapelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapelin lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Chapelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chapelin in 2000 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapelin 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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