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Chipain Family History

Chipain 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, Chaplin, Chapin, Chain, Choplin, Chipman, Chaplain, Crippin

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Where is the Chipain family from?

You can see how Chipain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chipain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chipain families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chipain's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chipain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chipain 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 29 census records available for the last name Chipain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chipain 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Chipain. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chipain. For the veterans among your Chipain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chipain lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Chipain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chipain in 1967 was 72, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chipain 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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