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Chiappetta Family History

Chiappetta Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: diminutive of Chiappa. nickname from a diminutive of the southern dialect word chiappa ‘buttock’.

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


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Where is the Chiappetta family from?

You can see how Chiappetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiappetta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Chiappetta families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Chiappetta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chiappetta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiappetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chiappetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chiappetta. 24% of Chiappetta men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Chiappetta women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chiappetta were Tailor and Dressmaker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    28%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Finisher
    19%
  • Dressmaker
    19%

What Chiappetta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chiappetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiappetta 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 Chiappetta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 731 military records available for the last name Chiappetta. For the veterans among your Chiappetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiappetta lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chiappetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chiappetta in 1952 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiappetta ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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