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Chreno Family History

Chreno 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, Chino, Cerino, Moreno, Cedeno, Chene, Schrenk, Ahrens

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Where is the Chreno family from?

You can see how Chreno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chreno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chreno families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chreno's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chreno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chreno 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 13 census records available for the last name Chreno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chreno 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Chreno. 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 Chreno. For the veterans among your Chreno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chreno lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Chreno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chreno in 1972 was 60, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chreno 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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