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Chapell Family History

Chapell Name Meaning

English: variant of Chappell .

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


Similar surnames: Chapel, Capell, Chappell, Chapple, Chappel, Hazell, Cabell, Capel

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Where is the Chapell family from?

You can see how Chapell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chapell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Chapell families living in Tennessee. This was about 14% of all the recorded Chapell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Chapell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chapell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chapell. 33% of Chapell men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Chapell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chapell were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Chapell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapell 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 848 immigration records available for the last name Chapell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chapell. For the veterans among your Chapell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chapell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chapell in 1962 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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