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Chapdelaine Family History

Chapdelaine Name Meaning

French (mainly Manche): compound name from Old French chape ‘hooded cloak cape hat’ + de laine ‘of wool’ probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such apparel or as a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive cloak or hat.

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


Similar surnames: Chapin, Chaplin, Chappell, Chatelain, Chapelle, Chamberlain, Capelle

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Where is the Chapdelaine family from?

You can see how Chapdelaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapdelaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chapdelaine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 444 Chapdelaine families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Chapdelaine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chapdelaine families in 1911.
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What did your Chapdelaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chapdelaine. 45% of Chapdelaine men worked as a Cultivateur and 25% of Chapdelaine women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chapdelaine were Commis and Mnagre. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    45%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    7%
  • Commis
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    25%
  • Revenuer
    25%
  • Religieuse
    25%
  • Mnagre
    25%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Chapdelaine. For the veterans among your Chapdelaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapdelaine lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Chapdelaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chapdelaine in 1960 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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