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Chapelain Family History

Chapelain 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: Chatelain, Chaplain, Chaplin, Chapdelaine, Champlain, Captain

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Where is the Chapelain family from?

You can see how Chapelain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapelain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chapelain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Chapelain families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Chapelain's in USA. California had the highest population of Chapelain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapelain 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 127 census records available for the last name Chapelain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapelain 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Chapelain. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chapelain. For the veterans among your Chapelain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapelain lifespan?

Average Chapelain life expectancy in 1969 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapelain 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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