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Chapelle Family History

Chapelle Surname Meaning

Shortened form of French Lachapelle a variant of 1 above. French and Walloon: topographic name for someone living by a chapel from French chapelle ‘chapel’.

Or a habitational name from any of several places in France and Belgium named (La) Chapelle.

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


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Where is the Chapelle family from?

You can see how Chapelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chapelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Chapelle families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Chapelle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chapelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapelle 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 Chapelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chapelle. 60% of Chapelle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Chapelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapelle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chapelle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Chapelle. For the veterans among your Chapelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapelle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chapelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chapelle in 1962 was 66, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chapelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapelle 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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