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Chrestenson Family History

Chrestenson 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: Christenson, Christensen, Christeson, Christerson, Christianson

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Where is the Chrestenson family from?

You can see how Chrestenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrestenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chrestenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Chrestenson families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Chrestenson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Chrestenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrestenson 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 Chrestenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chrestenson. 67% of Chrestenson men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Chrestenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Chrestenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrestenson 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Chrestenson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Chrestenson. For the veterans among your Chrestenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrestenson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Chrestenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chrestenson in 1958 was 50, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chrestenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrestenson 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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