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Chry Family History

Chry 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: Chery, Chay, Choy, Cary, Cory, Chu, Hay, Chon, Cho, Chi

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Where is the Chry family from?

You can see how Chry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chry family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Chry family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chry's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chry families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chry 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 Chry ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mill Worker
    100%

What Chry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Chry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chry 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Chry. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chry. For the veterans among your Chry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chry lifespan?

Average Chry life expectancy in 1972 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chry 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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