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Chrastka Family History

Chrastka 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: Kraska, Christo, Christian, Christmas, Christon, Christ, Christos

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Where is the Chrastka family from?

You can see how Chrastka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrastka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Chrastka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chrastka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chrastka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrastka 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 Chrastka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chrastka. 34% of Chrastka men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Embalmer
    23%

What Chrastka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Chrastka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrastka 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Chrastka. 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 59 military records available for the last name Chrastka. For the veterans among your Chrastka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrastka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chrastka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chrastka in 1966 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chrastka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrastka 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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