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Chrism Family History

Chrism 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: Christ, Chris, Chism, Chrisp, Chriss, Christo, Crisp, Chrismer, Crist

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Where is the Chrism family from?

You can see how Chrism families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrism family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chrism families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Chrism family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chrism's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Chrism families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrism 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 101 census records available for the last name Chrism. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrism 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 Chrism. 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 13 military records available for the last name Chrism. For the veterans among your Chrism ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrism lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Chrism life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chrism in 1988 was 46, and 44 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chrism

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrism 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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