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Chapline Family History

Chapline Name Meaning

Altered form of English Chaplin .

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


Similar surnames: Caplin, Chaplain, Caplan, Taplin, Champlin, Carline, Champine

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Where is the Chapline family from?

You can see how Chapline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapline family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chapline families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Chapline families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chapline's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chapline families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chapline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chapline. 20% of Chapline men worked as a Truck Driver and 43% of Chapline women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chapline were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Supervisor
    14%
  • Electrician
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chapline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapline 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Chapline. 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 464 military records available for the last name Chapline. For the veterans among your Chapline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapline lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Chapline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chapline in 1955 was 28, and 99 in 2004.

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