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Chaparas Family History

Chaparas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chaparro, Carras, Caras, Madaras, Capers, Chiara, Chandran, Chandra

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Where is the Chaparas family from?

You can see how Chaparas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaparas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chaparas family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chaparas's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Chaparas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaparas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Chaparas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaparas 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Chaparas. 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 38 military records available for the last name Chaparas. For the veterans among your Chaparas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaparas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chaparas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chaparas in 1967 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaparas 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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