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Deschapelles Family History

Deschapelles 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: De Chellis, Chapelle, Lachapelle, Deschenes, Decelles, Capelle

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Where is the Deschapelles family from?

You can see how Deschapelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschapelles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deschapelles family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Deschapelles's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Deschapelles families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Deschapelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschapelles 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Deschapelles. 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 10 military records available for the last name Deschapelles. For the veterans among your Deschapelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschapelles lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Deschapelles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deschapelles in 1967 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deschapelles 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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