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Chapot Family History

Chapot 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: Chabot, Chaput, Capo, Chao, Chapel, Chapin, Capon, Charo, Chant

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Where is the Chapot family from?

You can see how Chapot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chapot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chapot families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chapot's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chapot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chapot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucking and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chapot. 50% of Chapot men worked as a Trucking and 100% of Chapot women worked as a Clerical. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Trucking
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Chapot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapot 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 Chapot. 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 34 military records available for the last name Chapot. For the veterans among your Chapot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Chapot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chapot in 1963 was 58, and 34 in 1999.

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