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Chappey Family History

Chappey 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: Chappel, Happe, Clapper, Chipley, Chappell, Chapel, Shippey, Happel

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Where is the Chappey family from?

You can see how Chappey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chappey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chappey families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chappey family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Chappey's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Chappey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chappey 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 94 census records available for the last name Chappey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chappey 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Chappey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Chappey. For the veterans among your Chappey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chappey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Chappey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chappey in 1965 was 71, and 96 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chappey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chappey 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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