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Christie Family History

Christie Surname Meaning

English (northern) and Scottish: from the personal name Christie a pet form of Christian which was used for both men and women and sometimes perhaps also for the male name Christopher.

American shortened and altered form of the Scandinavian patronymics Christiansen and Christianson.

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


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Where is the Christie family from?

You can see how Christie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Christie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 574 Christie families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Christie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Christie families in 1891.
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What did your Christie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Christie. 12% of Christie men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Christie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Christie were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Motor Driver
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 265,000 census records available for the last name Christie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christie 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 58,000 immigration records available for the last name Christie. 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 28,000 military records available for the last name Christie. For the veterans among your Christie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christie lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Christie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Christie in 1940 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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