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Cristman Family History

Cristman 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: Christman, Crissman, Crisman, Crossman, Tristan, Christian, Christmas

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Where is the Cristman family from?

You can see how Cristman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cristman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cristman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Cristman families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cristman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cristman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cristman 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 Cristman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cristman. 32% of Cristman men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Cristman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cristman were Farm Operator and Sales 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Mail Clerk
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Sales Clerk
    14%

What Cristman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cristman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cristman 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Cristman. 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 442 military records available for the last name Cristman. For the veterans among your Cristman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cristman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cristman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cristman in 1963 was 91, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cristman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cristman 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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