This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Chretian family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Chretian Family History

Chretian 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, Cherian, Christian, Chrestman, Hetman, Crehan, Creegan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Chretian family from?

You can see how Chretian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chretian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chretian family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chretian's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Chretian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chretian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Chretian ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Chretian | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Chretian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Chretian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chretian census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Chretian

Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Chretian. 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.

View all Chretian immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Chretian. For the veterans among your Chretian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chretian military records

You've only scratched the surface of Chretian family history

Discover More

What is the average Chretian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Chretian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chretian in 1967 was 87, and 91 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chretian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chretian 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chretian family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial