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Lachappelle Family History

Lachappelle Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lachapelle.

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


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Where is the Lachappelle family from?

You can see how Lachappelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachappelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lachappelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Lachappelle families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Lachappelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lachappelle families in 1911.
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What did your Lachappelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mill Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lachappelle. 43% of Lachappelle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lachappelle women worked as a Mill Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Painter New Worker
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Worker
    100%

What Lachappelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lachappelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lachappelle 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Lachappelle. 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 169 military records available for the last name Lachappelle. For the veterans among your Lachappelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lachappelle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lachappelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lachappelle in 1962 was 48, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lachappelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lachappelle 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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