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Ciappa Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from the placename Ciappa from ciappa ‘stone slab’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cappa, Chiappa, Chappa, Ciampa, Cioppa, Crapps, Capp, Pappa, Capra

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Where is the Ciappa family from?

You can see how Ciappa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciappa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ciappa families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ciappa's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Ciappa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciappa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ciappa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Ciappa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Ciappa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciappa 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Ciappa. 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 72 military records available for the last name Ciappa. For the veterans among your Ciappa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciappa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ciappa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ciappa in 1962 was 41, and 94 in 2003.

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