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Chepin Family History

Chepin 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: Chopin, Chapin, Cherin, Chen, Pepin, Chaplin, Chin, Helin, Schepis

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Where is the Chepin family from?

You can see how Chepin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chepin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chepin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Chepin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Chepin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chepin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chepin 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 Chepin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chepin. 100% of Chepin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Chepin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Chepin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chepin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Chepin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Chepin. For the veterans among your Chepin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chepin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Chepin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chepin in 1975 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chepin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chepin 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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