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Chaplyn Family History

Chaplyn 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: Chaplin, Caplin, Chapin, Chapman, Caplan, Hamlyn, Choplin, Champlin

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Where is the Chaplyn family from?

You can see how Chaplyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaplyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chaplyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Chaplyn families living in Norfolk. This was about 73% of all the recorded Chaplyn's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Chaplyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaplyn 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 539 census records available for the last name Chaplyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaplyn 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Chaplyn. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chaplyn. For the veterans among your Chaplyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaplyn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaplyn 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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