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Chris Surname Meaning

American shortened form of any of various Greek derivatives of the personal name Christos. Compare Chriss and Criss.

American shortened form of English Christopher or any of its derivatives and cognates (compare below).

American shortened and altered form of Bulgarian or Macedonian Hristov (compare Christoff) and also of some other related or similarly pronounced Slavic surnames.

See Kris. Compare Chriss and Criss.

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


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Where is the Chris family from?

You can see how Chris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Chris families living in Durham. This was about 23% of all the recorded Chris's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Chris families in 1891.
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What did your Chris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chris. 100% of Chris 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Chris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chris 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 937 immigration records available for the last name Chris. 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 986 military records available for the last name Chris. For the veterans among your Chris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chris lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Chris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chris in 1954 was 49, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chris 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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