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Chapeton Family History

Chapeton 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: Charlton, Charton, Caperton, Hatton, Halton, Chilton, Hazelton

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Where is the Chapeton family from?

You can see how Chapeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapeton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Chapeton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Chapeton family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Chapeton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Chapeton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Chapeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapeton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chapeton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chapeton. For the veterans among your Chapeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapeton lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Chapeton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chapeton in 1991 was 92, and 93 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapeton 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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