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Chipera Family History

Chipera 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: Chimera, Chiera, Chiara, Chiesa, Chopra, Chavera, Chivers, Cipra

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Where is the Chipera family from?

You can see how Chipera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chipera family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chipera families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Chipera families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Chipera's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chipera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chipera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chipera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chipera. 60% of Chipera 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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What Chipera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Chipera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chipera 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chipera. 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 9 military records available for the last name Chipera. For the veterans among your Chipera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chipera lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Chipera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chipera in 1966 was 76, and 92 in 1997.

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