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Chipkar Family History

Chipkar 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: Chupka, Chizmar, Chismar, Chipman, Lipka, Chipley, Shankar, Chiara

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Where is the Chipkar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chipkar 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 Chipkar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chipkar. 50% of Chipkar men worked as a Coal Miner.

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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

  • Coal Miner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Chipkar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Chipkar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chipkar 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chipkar. 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 13 military records available for the last name Chipkar. For the veterans among your Chipkar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chipkar lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Chipkar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chipkar in 1980 was 75, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chipkar 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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