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Chriss Name Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Christ (see Crist ). This form of the surname is now rare in Britain. American shortened form of any of various Greek derivatives of the personal name Christos and possibly also of some related or similarly pronounced Slavic surnames (see Kris ). Compare Chris and Criss .

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


Similar surnames: Christ, Chrisp, Crist, Ghrist, Curtiss, Caris, Caress, Burriss

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Where is the Chriss family from?

You can see how Chriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chriss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chriss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Chriss families living in Sussex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Chriss's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Chriss families in 1891.
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What did your Chriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chriss. 100% of Chriss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chriss 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Chriss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 584 military records available for the last name Chriss. For the veterans among your Chriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chriss lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chriss in 1952 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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