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Chapie Family History

Chapie 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: Chapin, Chappie, Chae, Chopin, Happe, Cape, Chaplin, Chase, Chance

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Where is the Chapie family from?

You can see how Chapie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chapie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Chapie families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chapie's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Chapie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chapie ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chapie ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Chapie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapie 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Chapie. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chapie. For the veterans among your Chapie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Chapie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Chapie in 1963 was 82, and 66 in 2002.

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