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Chappelle Family History

Chappelle Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Stirlingshire): variant of Chappell and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

French: variant of Chapelle and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

The surname Chappelle is rare in France.

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


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Where is the Chappelle family from?

You can see how Chappelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chappelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chappelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Chappelle families living in Cheshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Chappelle's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Chappelle families in 1891.
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What did your Chappelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chappelle. 82% of Chappelle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Heavy Worker
    10%
  • Childrens Nurse
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Chappelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chappelle 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 968 immigration records available for the last name Chappelle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Chappelle. For the veterans among your Chappelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chappelle lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Chappelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chappelle in 1950 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chappelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chappelle 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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