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Chrestler Family History

Chrestler 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: Chester, Christley, Christner, Chesler, Chrisler, Chrysler, Christle

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Where is the Chrestler family from?

You can see how Chrestler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrestler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chrestler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Chrestler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chrestler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrestler 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 18 census records available for the last name Chrestler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrestler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chrestler. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chrestler. For the veterans among your Chrestler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrestler lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2001, in the United States, Chrestler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chrestler in 1996 was 67, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chrestler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrestler 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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