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Chappelka Family History

Chappelka 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: Chappell, Chappelear, Cappella, Chappelle, Chappel, Chapel, Happel

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Where is the Chappelka family from?

You can see how Chappelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chappelka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chappelka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Chappelka families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Chappelka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chappelka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chappelka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chappelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chappelka. 100% of Chappelka men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Chappelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chappelka 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Chappelka. 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 21 military records available for the last name Chappelka. For the veterans among your Chappelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chappelka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Chappelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chappelka in 1970 was 84, and 79 in 1995.

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