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Tschappat Family History

Tschappat Surname Meaning

Swiss German (Tschäppät): nickname from a protective garment a duster coat so named.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tschappat family from?

You can see how Tschappat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tschappat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tschappat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tschappat families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tschappat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tschappat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tschappat 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 Tschappat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tschappat. 31% of Tschappat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tschappat women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Tschappat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Tschappat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tschappat 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Tschappat. 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 418 military records available for the last name Tschappat. For the veterans among your Tschappat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tschappat lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Tschappat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tschappat in 1962 was 86, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tschappat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tschappat 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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