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Chiappelli Family History

Chiappelli 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, Chappelle, Chiarelli, Cappelli, Schappell, Cappello

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Where is the Chiappelli family from?

You can see how Chiappelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiappelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chiappelli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chiappelli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chiappelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiappelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chiappelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chiappelli. 50% of Chiappelli men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Coal Loader
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
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What Chiappelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Chiappelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiappelli 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Chiappelli. 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 58 military records available for the last name Chiappelli. For the veterans among your Chiappelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiappelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chiappelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chiappelli in 1963 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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