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Chiappe Family History

Chiappe 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, Happe, Hippe, Schiappa, Chipps, Chapp, Chappa, Chiappone

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Where is the Chiappe family from?

You can see how Chiappe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiappe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chiappe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Chiappe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chiappe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Chiappe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiappe 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 Chiappe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Millwright and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chiappe. 34% of Chiappe men worked as a Millwright and 50% of Chiappe women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chiappe were Owner and Librarian.

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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

  • Millwright
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Owner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Librarian
    50%

What Chiappe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Chiappe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiappe 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Chiappe. 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 106 military records available for the last name Chiappe. For the veterans among your Chiappe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiappe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chiappe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chiappe in 1964 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiappe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiappe 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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