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Chaperon Family History

Chaperon Surname Meaning

French: metonymic occupational name for a hood maker or a robe master from Old French chaperon ‘hood or cap (worn by the nobility)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chaperon family from?

You can see how Chaperon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaperon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaperon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Chaperon families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Chaperon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chaperon families in 1891.
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What did your Chaperon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Rentire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chaperon. 35% of Chaperon men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Chaperon women worked as a Rentire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chaperon were Fathers Farm and Tudiant.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Fathers Farm
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Rentire
    60%
  • Tudiant
    40%

What Chaperon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chaperon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaperon 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Chaperon. 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 140 military records available for the last name Chaperon. For the veterans among your Chaperon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaperon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Chaperon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chaperon in 1955 was 33, and 78 in 2002.

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