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Chaps Family History

Chaps 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: Claps, Chapa, Chapp, Chap, Chang, Chae, Cap, Capo, Chaves, Cape

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Where is the Chaps family from?

You can see how Chaps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaps family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chaps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Chaps families living in Texas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Chaps's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Chaps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaps 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 Chaps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chaps. 65% of Chaps men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Waiter
    15%

What Chaps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Chaps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaps 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Chaps. 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 118 military records available for the last name Chaps. For the veterans among your Chaps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaps lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Chaps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Chaps in 1968 was 94, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaps

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaps 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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