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Chieppa Family History

Chieppa 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, Schiappa, Chiesa, Chipps, Chappa, Chiera, Cioppa, Canepa

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Where is the Chieppa family from?

You can see how Chieppa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chieppa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chieppa families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chieppa's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Chieppa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chieppa 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 Chieppa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chieppa. 100% of Chieppa men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Chieppa women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Chieppa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Chieppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chieppa 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Chieppa. 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 81 military records available for the last name Chieppa. For the veterans among your Chieppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chieppa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Chieppa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chieppa in 1967 was 68, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chieppa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chieppa 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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