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Chapella Family History

Chapella 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: Capella, Chapelle, Chapell, Capelle, Chappell, Chapel, Capell

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Where is the Chapella family from?

You can see how Chapella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chapella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Chapella families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chapella's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chapella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chapella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chapella. 100% of Chapella men worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Chapella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Chapella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapella 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Chapella. 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 21 military records available for the last name Chapella. For the veterans among your Chapella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapella lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Chapella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chapella in 1980 was 92, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chapella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapella 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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