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Chape Family History

Chape Name Meaning

see Cheape .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Chae, Cape, Chase, Chapel, Chapa, Chapp, Chapek, Champe, Chace, Chafe

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Where is the Chape family from?

You can see how Chape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chape family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chape families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Chape family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chape's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Chape families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chape surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chape ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chape. 63% of Chape men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chape women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    63%
  • Clerk
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chape. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chape 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chape. 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 622 military records available for the last name Chape. For the veterans among your Chape ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chape lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Chape life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chape in 1967 was 76, and 56 in 1999.

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