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Chapaton Family History

Chapaton 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, Hatton, Halton, Chilton, Hampton, Harston, Chaplin

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Where is the Chapaton family from?

You can see how Chapaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapaton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chapaton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Chapaton families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chapaton's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chapaton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapaton 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 293 census records available for the last name Chapaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapaton 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Chapaton. 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 35 military records available for the last name Chapaton. For the veterans among your Chapaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapaton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Chapaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Chapaton in 1961 was 76, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapaton 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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