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Chretien Family History

Chretien Surname Meaning

French (Chrétien): from the personal name Chrétien from Latin Christianus (see Christian).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chretien family from?

You can see how Chretien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chretien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chretien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Chretien families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chretien's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Chretien families in 1891.
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What did your Chretien ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chretien. 100% of Chretien women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Chretien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chretien 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chretien. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chretien. For the veterans among your Chretien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chretien lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Chretien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chretien in 1953 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chretien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chretien 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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