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Lachapelle Family History

Lachapelle Name Meaning

French: variant with fused feminine definite article la of Chapelle 2 ‘chapel’ or a habitational name from La Chapelle the name of several places in various parts of France. Compare Chapelle

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


Similar surnames: Chapelle, Larochelle, Capelle, Chappelle, Chappell, Lacelle

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Where is the Lachapelle family from?

You can see how Lachapelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachapelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lachapelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Lachapelle families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lachapelle's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Lachapelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lachapelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lachapelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lachapelle. 28% of Lachapelle men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Lachapelle women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lachapelle were Proprietor 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Weaver
    6%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Lachapelle. For the veterans among your Lachapelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lachapelle lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lachapelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lachapelle in 1951 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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