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Chreene Family History

Chreene 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: Chene, Greene, Cherne, Creese, Cheyne, Shreeve, Breene, Green, Carne

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Where is the Chreene family from?

You can see how Chreene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chreene family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chreene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Chreene families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chreene's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chreene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chreene 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 Chreene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chreene. 100% of Chreene men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chreene women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chreene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Chreene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chreene 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chreene. 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 29 military records available for the last name Chreene. For the veterans among your Chreene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chreene lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Chreene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chreene in 1948 was 44, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chreene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chreene 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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