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Chappuis Family History

Chappuis Surname Meaning

French: variant of Chapuis ‘carpenter joiner’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chappuis family from?

You can see how Chappuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chappuis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chappuis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chappuis family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chappuis's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Chappuis families in 1891.
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What did your Chappuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chappuis. 50% of Chappuis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chappuis women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Chappuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chappuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chappuis 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 727 immigration records available for the last name Chappuis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Chappuis. For the veterans among your Chappuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chappuis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chappuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chappuis in 1962 was 86, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chappuis 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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