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Chapla Family History

Chapla Name Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak and Czech Čapla: nickname from Slovak čapľa Czech dialect čapla ‘heron’.

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


Similar surnames: Chaya, Chelf, Halla, Cala, Cail, Chall, Calla, Chapin, Chap, Chappa

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Where is the Chapla family from?

You can see how Chapla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chapla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Chapla families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Chapla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chapla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chapla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chapla. 34% of Chapla men worked as a Farming and 43% of Chapla women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chapla were Farmer and Maid. .

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Chapla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapla 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Chapla. 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 456 military records available for the last name Chapla. For the veterans among your Chapla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapla lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Chapla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chapla in 1951 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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