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Chippe Family History

Chippe 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: Hippe, Chipps, Happe, Chipley, Lippe, Shippen, Hipp, Whipple, Huppe

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Where is the Chippe family from?

You can see how Chippe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chippe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chippe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Chippe families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Chippe's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Chippe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chippe 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 Chippe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Chippe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Chippe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chippe 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Chippe. 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 18 military records available for the last name Chippe. For the veterans among your Chippe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chippe lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Chippe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chippe in 1982 was 88, and 40 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chippe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chippe 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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