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Chritz Family History

Chritz 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: Hritz, Critz, Britz, Christo, Kritz, Christ, Pritz, Schratz, Moritz

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Where is the Chritz family from?

You can see how Chritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chritz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chritz families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Chritz family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Chritz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chritz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chritz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Chritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chritz 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Chritz. 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 41 military records available for the last name Chritz. For the veterans among your Chritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chritz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Chritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chritz in 1971 was 80, and 66 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chritz 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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