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Chrein Family History

Chrein 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: Chopin, Carlin, Chen, Chin, Schein, Schlein, Chernin, Hochrein, Rhein

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Where is the Chrein family from?

You can see how Chrein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chrein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chrein family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Chrein's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Chrein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Chrein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrein 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Chrein. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chrein. For the veterans among your Chrein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Chrein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chrein in 1966 was 43, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrein 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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