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Chree Family History

Chree Surname 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: Chee, Cree, Chae, Carey, Chew, Carne, Chen, Choe, Corse, Che

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Where is the Chree family from?

You can see how Chree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chree families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Chree families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chree's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Chree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chree 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 Chree ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chree. 100% of Chree 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 610 census records available for the last name Chree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chree 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Chree. 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 36 military records available for the last name Chree. For the veterans among your Chree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chree lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Chree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chree in 1965 was 82, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chree

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chree 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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