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Chapela Family History

Chapela 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: Chapel, Chapell, Chapla, Capel, Chappell, Capella, Canela, Capell

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Where is the Chapela family from?

You can see how Chapela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chapela families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Chapela family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chapela's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chapela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapela 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 122 census records available for the last name Chapela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapela 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Chapela. 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 30 military records available for the last name Chapela. For the veterans among your Chapela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapela lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Chapela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chapela in 1973 was 85, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapela 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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