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Chepan Family History

Chepan 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, Chen, Cherian, Shean, Crehan, Chapin, Chan, Phelan, Chapman

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Where is the Chepan family from?

You can see how Chepan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chepan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chepan families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Chepan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chepan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Chepan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chepan 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 Chepan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Chepan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Chepan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chepan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Chepan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Chepan. For the veterans among your Chepan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chepan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chepan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chepan in 1965 was 82, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chepan 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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