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Chaple Family History

Chaple Surname Meaning

see Chappell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Chaple family from?

You can see how Chaple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaple family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Chaple families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Chaple's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chaple families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaple 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 Chaple ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chaple. 100% of Chaple men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Chaple 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chaple family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chaple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaple 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Chaple. 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 341 military records available for the last name Chaple. For the veterans among your Chaple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaple lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Chaple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chaple in 1942 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaple

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaple 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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