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Chippy Family History

Chippy 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: Chipps, Shippy, Chipley, Chitty, Hipp, Sippy, Shippey, Hippe, Cripps

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Where is the Chippy family from?

You can see how Chippy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chippy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chippy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Chippy families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chippy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chippy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chippy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chippy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chippy. 100% of Chippy women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Chippy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chippy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chippy. 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 113 military records available for the last name Chippy. For the veterans among your Chippy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chippy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Chippy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chippy in 1962 was 44, and 74 in 1999.

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