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Chrien Family History

Chrien 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: Chien, Chen, Carden, Marien, Chin, Carmen, Cherian, Heien, Christ

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Where is the Chrien family from?

You can see how Chrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrien family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chrien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Chrien family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Chrien's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Chrien families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Chrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrien 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Chrien. 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 9 military records available for the last name Chrien. For the veterans among your Chrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrien lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Chrien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chrien in 1966 was 79, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrien 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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