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Chrest Family History

Chrest Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Christ.

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


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Where is the Chrest family from?

You can see how Chrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrest family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chrest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Chrest families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Chrest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chrest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrest 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 Chrest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chrest. 21% of Chrest men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Chrest women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chrest were Janitor and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Hairdresser
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrest 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Chrest. 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 187 military records available for the last name Chrest. For the veterans among your Chrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrest lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Chrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chrest in 1958 was 31, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrest 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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