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Chapel Family History

Chapel Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Chappell. French: from a diminutive of Old French chape ‘hooded cloak cape hood’ or ‘hat’ (from Late Latin capa), hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of cloaks or hats.

It can also serve as a nickname for a habitual wearer of a distinctive cloak or hat.

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


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Where is the Chapel family from?

You can see how Chapel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chapel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Chapel families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Chapel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chapel families in 1911.
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What did your Chapel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chapel. 50% of Chapel men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Chapel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chapel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Chapel. For the veterans among your Chapel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Chapel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chapel in 1947 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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