Origins of the Chappell surname
About the Chappells
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Interesting facts about Chappell
How common is your surname?
867th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Chappell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1477.
Who were Chappells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Chappells.
What are the most common Chappell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chappells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chappells in 1921
Dressmaker
257
Domestic Servant
124
General Servant Domestic
123
Laundress
100
Living On Own Means
77
Common male occupations for Chappells in 1921
General Labourer
203
Agricultural Labourer
195
Farm Labourer
136
Farmer
132
Bricklayer
123
