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Chapadeau Family History

Chapadeau Name 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: Chateau, Champeau, Thibadeau, Chappell, Chapel, Chander, Chandran

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Where is the Chapadeau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapadeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chapadeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pcheur and Cummore were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chapadeau. 67% of Chapadeau men worked as a Pcheur and 100% of Chapadeau women worked as a Cummore. .

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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 1921

  • Pcheur
    67%
  • Journalier
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cummore
    100%
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Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Chapadeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapadeau 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Chapadeau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Chapadeau. For the veterans among your Chapadeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapadeau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Chapadeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chapadeau in 1965 was 77, and 66 in 1986.

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