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Chrestman Family History

Chrestman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Christman 1 a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Chrestman family from?

You can see how Chrestman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrestman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chrestman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Chrestman families living in Middlesex. This was about 34% of all the recorded Chrestman's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Chrestman families in 1891.
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What did your Chrestman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chrestman. 33% of Chrestman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Chrestman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chrestman were Clerk and Servant.

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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
    33%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Servant
    17%

What Chrestman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chrestman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrestman 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Chrestman. 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 481 military records available for the last name Chrestman. For the veterans among your Chrestman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrestman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Chrestman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chrestman in 1953 was 32, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrestman 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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