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Chiplen Family History

Chiplen 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: Chipley, Chaplin, Shippen, Hillen, Shipley, Chisley, Chinen, Choplin

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Where is the Chiplen family from?

You can see how Chiplen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiplen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Chiplen families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiplen's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Chiplen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiplen 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 Chiplen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chiplen. 100% of Chiplen men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Chiplen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chiplen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Chiplen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiplen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chiplen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Chiplen. For the veterans among your Chiplen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiplen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Chiplen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chiplen in 1975 was 80, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiplen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiplen 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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