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Chrison Family History

Chrison 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: Christon, Chrismon, Christo, Christ, Christos, Nerison, Chris, Corson

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Where is the Chrison family from?

You can see how Chrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chrison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Chrison family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chrison's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chrison families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Chrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrison 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Chrison. 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 22 military records available for the last name Chrison. For the veterans among your Chrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrison lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1999, in the United States, Chrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chrison in 1955 was 62, and 102 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrison 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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