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Chrape Family History

Chrape 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: Chae, Cape, Schrage, Chase, Crane, Chapel, Cripe, Krape, Hrabe, Chapa

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Where is the Chrape family from?

You can see how Chrape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrape family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chrape families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Chrape families living in Fife. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chrape's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Chrape families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrape surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Chrape. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrape 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 Chrape. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chrape. For the veterans among your Chrape ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrape lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Chrape life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chrape in 1968 was 55, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrape 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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