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Chlap Family History

Chlap Name 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: Chap, Chae, Cap, Chao, Cala, Cha, Schlup, Cham, Schaap, Char

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chlap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chlap ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Chlap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chlap 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 Chlap. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chlap. For the veterans among your Chlap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chlap lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Chlap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chlap in 1973 was 58, and 81 in 1998.

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