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Chrestien Family History

Chrestien 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: Chretien, Christian, Christen, Christie, Chrestman, Christin, Chester

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Where is the Chrestien family from?

You can see how Chrestien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrestien family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chrestien families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Chrestien families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Chrestien's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Chrestien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrestien 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 220 census records available for the last name Chrestien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrestien 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Chrestien. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chrestien. For the veterans among your Chrestien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrestien lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Chrestien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chrestien in 1969 was 59, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrestien 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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