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Chapion Family History

Chapion 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: Champion, Chapin, Chopin, Chaplin, Charton, Chain, Capron, Capon

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Where is the Chapion family from?

You can see how Chapion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapion family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chapion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chapion family living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chapion's in United Kingdom. Devon and 3 other counties had the highest population of Chapion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapion 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 289 census records available for the last name Chapion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapion 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Chapion. 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 65 military records available for the last name Chapion. For the veterans among your Chapion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapion lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Chapion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chapion in 1969 was 48, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapion 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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