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Chapell Family History

Chapell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Chappell.

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


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Where is the Chapell family from?

You can see how Chapell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chapell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 62 Chapell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Chapell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Chapell families in 1891.
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What did your Chapell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Brickworks and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chapell. 34% of Chapell men worked as a General Labourer Brickworks and 91% of Chapell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chapell were Colliery Hewer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Brickworks
    34%
  • Skilled Labourer Painting
    34%
  • Colliery Hewer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Ladies Hair Dresser
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

What Chapell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Chapell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapell 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 848 immigration records available for the last name Chapell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chapell. For the veterans among your Chapell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chapell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chapell in 1962 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapell 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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