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Christine Family History

Christine Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Christein a variant of Kirstein. English (Yorkshire and Lancashire) and Scottish (Wigtownshire): variant of Christian. The final -e is purely a spelling variation of Christin and does not imply derivation from the female name.

— Note: It is likely that in the population figure published by the US Census Bureau the personal name Christine of some American bearers is also counted as a surname; see also Christina.

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


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Where is the Christine family from?

You can see how Christine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Christine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Christine families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Christine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Christine families in 1891.
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What did your Christine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Christine. 67% of Christine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    17%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Christine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christine 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Christine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Christine. For the veterans among your Christine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christine lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Christine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Christine in 1948 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Christine 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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