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Chepp Family History

Chepp 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: Chapp, Chopp, Schepp, Chupp, Shepp, Hepp, Chew, Chen, Cheng, Che

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Where is the Chepp family from?

You can see how Chepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chepp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chepp families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Chepp families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Chepp's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chepp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chepp 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 75 census records available for the last name Chepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chepp 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Chepp. 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 23 military records available for the last name Chepp. For the veterans among your Chepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chepp lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Chepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chepp in 1978 was 66, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chepp 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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