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Early Origins of the Chappillhow family

The surname Chappillhow was first found in Cumberland and Westmorland. "This rare surname is found in the London Directory." 1

Early History of the Chappillhow family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chappillhow research. Another 243 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1500, 1602, 1608, 1683, 1742 and 1768 are included under the topic Early Chappillhow History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chappillhow Spelling Variations

The many spelling variations in Medieval Scottish names result from the fact that scribes in that era spelled words according to sound. Translation too, was an undeveloped science, and many names were altered into complete obscurity. Over the years Chappillhow has been spelled Chappelow, Chappelhow, Chappillhow, Chapelow, Chappilowe and many more.

Early Notables of the Chappillhow family

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Migration of the Chappillhow family

To escape the uncertainties and discrimination faced in Scotland, many decided to head out for North America. Once they arrived, many Scots fought with relish in the American War of Independence; some went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Many ancestors of these Scots have recovered their lost national heritage in the 20th century through Clan organizations and Scottish historical societies. Among the settlers to North America were: James Chaplow, who settled in America in 1750; William Chappelow, who settled in Philadelphia in 1819; Mary Chappelow, who came to Philadelphia in 1819.



  1. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)


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