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Chap Family History

Chap Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Čáp ‘stork’ (see Cap).

Cambodian: written ចាប from a Khmer word denoting small sparrow-like birds.

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 習 see Xi.

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


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Where is the Chap family from?

You can see how Chap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chap family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chap families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Chap families living in Northumberland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Chap's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Chap families in 1891.
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What did your Chap ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chap. 100% of Chap women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chap 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Chap. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Chap. For the veterans among your Chap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chap lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chap in 1965 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chap 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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