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Chryss Family History

Chryss 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: Chryst, Chriss, Cross, Christ, Chris, Crass, Thress, Chess, Criss

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Where is the Chryss family from?

You can see how Chryss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chryss family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Chryss family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Chryss's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Chryss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chryss 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 96 census records available for the last name Chryss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chryss 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Chryss. 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 Chryss. For the veterans among your Chryss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chryss lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1975, in the United States, Chryss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chryss in 1970 was 77, and 58 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chryss 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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