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Chaples Family History

Chaples 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: Charles, Caples, Chaves, Chaplin, Chipley, Hailes, Chapel, Cales

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Where is the Chaples family from?

You can see how Chaples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaples family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaples families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Chaples families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaples's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Chaples families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaples surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chaples ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Quarryman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chaples. 34% of Chaples men worked as a Quarryman and 50% of Chaples women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chaples were Common Laborer and Housework. .

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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

  • Quarryman
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Section Foreman
    23%
  • Common Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chaples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaples 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Chaples. 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 286 military records available for the last name Chaples. For the veterans among your Chaples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaples lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Chaples life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chaples in 1960 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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