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Chapelis Family History

Chapelis 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, Challis, Chappuis, Chapelle, Chapell, Charles, Capel

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Where is the Chapelis family from?

You can see how Chapelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chapelis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chapelis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chapelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapelis 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 4 census records available for the last name Chapelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapelis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chapelis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chapelis. For the veterans among your Chapelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapelis lifespan?

Average Chapelis life expectancy in 1979 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapelis 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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