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Chrisney Family History

Chrisney 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: Chrisley, Chrismer, Chisley, Christley, Chesney, Crissey, Christen

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Where is the Chrisney family from?

You can see how Chrisney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrisney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chrisney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Chrisney families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Chrisney's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Chrisney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrisney 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 Chrisney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pharmacist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chrisney. 100% of Chrisney men worked as a Pharmacist.

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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

  • Pharmacist
    100%

What Chrisney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Chrisney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrisney 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chrisney. 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 43 military records available for the last name Chrisney. For the veterans among your Chrisney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrisney lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1999, in the United States, Chrisney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chrisney in 1954 was 44, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chrisney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrisney 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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