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Chapp Family History

Chapp Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from Old French chape ‘cope; cloak or mantle’ thus a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of such garments

or possibly a nickname for someone who habitually wore a distinctive cloak.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chapp family from?

You can see how Chapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chapp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Chapp families living in Somerset. This was about 64% of all the recorded Chapp's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Chapp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapp 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 Chapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chapp. 20% of Chapp men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Chapp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chapp were Machinist and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapp 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Chapp. 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 363 military records available for the last name Chapp. For the veterans among your Chapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapp lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Chapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chapp in 1947 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapp 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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