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Chippewa Family History

Chippewa 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: Chipley, Shippen, Chappell, Shippey, Schipper, Hippe, Chiesa, Cholewa

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Where is the Chippewa family from?

You can see how Chippewa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chippewa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Chippewa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Chippewa families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chippewa's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chippewa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chippewa 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 Chippewa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Chippewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chippewa 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Chippewa. 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 41 military records available for the last name Chippewa. For the veterans among your Chippewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chippewa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chippewa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chippewa in 1966 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chippewa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chippewa 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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