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Chepes Family History

Chepes 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: Cheves, Chaves, Hees, Schepis, Chapel, Cherek, Chene, Cheney, Chevis

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Where is the Chepes family from?

You can see how Chepes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chepes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chepes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Chepes family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chepes's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Chepes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chepes 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 54 census records available for the last name Chepes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chepes 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chepes. 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 36 military records available for the last name Chepes. For the veterans among your Chepes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chepes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chepes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chepes in 1966 was 24, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chepes 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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