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Chep Family History

Chep 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: Chew, Chen, Che, Chez, Chop, Chee, Chea, Chap, Chu, Chon

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Where is the Chep family from?

You can see how Chep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chep family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chep families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Chep's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chep families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chep 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 85 census records available for the last name Chep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chep 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Chep. 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 20 military records available for the last name Chep. For the veterans among your Chep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chep lifespan?

Average Chep life expectancy in 2003 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chep 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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