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Chepke Family History

Chepke 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: Chupka, Chene, Cherne, Cheek, Heike, Doepke, Heppe, Check, Hopke

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Where is the Chepke family from?

You can see how Chepke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chepke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chepke family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chepke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chepke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chepke 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 Chepke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chepke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Chepke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chepke 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chepke. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chepke. For the veterans among your Chepke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chepke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Chepke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chepke in 1962 was 77, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chepke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chepke 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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