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Chrappa Family History

Chrappa 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: Chiappa, Chappa, Crapps, Schiappa, Cappa, Rappa, Chapa, Champa, Chapp

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Where is the Chrappa family from?

You can see how Chrappa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrappa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chrappa family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chrappa's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Chrappa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrappa 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 32 census records available for the last name Chrappa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrappa 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Chrappa. 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 32 military records available for the last name Chrappa. For the veterans among your Chrappa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrappa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Chrappa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Chrappa in 1965 was 71, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrappa 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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