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Chipe Family History

Chipe 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: Cripe, Shipe, Chi, Chae, Child, White, Hope, Chino, Cape, Choe

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Where is the Chipe family from?

You can see how Chipe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chipe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chipe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Chipe family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chipe's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Chipe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chipe 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 55 census records available for the last name Chipe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chipe 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Chipe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chipe. For the veterans among your Chipe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chipe lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Chipe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chipe in 2001 was 56, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chipe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chipe 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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