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Chapells Family History

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

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Where is the Chapells family from?

You can see how Chapells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapells family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Chapells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Chapells families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chapells's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chapells families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Chapells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapells 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chapells. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chapells. For the veterans among your Chapells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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