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Chapes Family History

Chapes 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: Chaves, Chapel, Chapek, Capes, Charles, Chae, Hayes, Capel, Cape

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Where is the Chapes family from?

You can see how Chapes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chapes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Chapes families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chapes's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Chapes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chapes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chapes. 100% of Chapes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Chapes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapes 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Chapes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Chapes. For the veterans among your Chapes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Chapes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chapes in 1968 was 80, and 83 in 2000.

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