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Chrysler Family History

Chrysler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kreisler.

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


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Where is the Chrysler family from?

You can see how Chrysler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrysler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chrysler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chrysler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chrysler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chrysler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrysler 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 Chrysler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chrysler. 20% of Chrysler men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Chrysler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chrysler were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Chrysler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chrysler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrysler 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Chrysler. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Chrysler. For the veterans among your Chrysler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrysler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chrysler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chrysler in 1952 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrysler 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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