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Chrena Family History

Chrena 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: Chen, Cheng, Corona, Cadena, Cerna, Chene, Chiesa, Morena, Crea

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Where is the Chrena family from?

You can see how Chrena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chrena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chrena family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chrena's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chrena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrena 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 18 census records available for the last name Chrena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrena 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chrena. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chrena. For the veterans among your Chrena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrena lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrena 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chrena

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