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Chrisp Family History

Chrisp Surname Meaning

English (Northumberland and Durham): variant of Crisp.

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


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Where is the Chrisp family from?

You can see how Chrisp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrisp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chrisp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 191 Chrisp families living in Northumberland. This was about 52% of all the recorded Chrisp's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Chrisp families in 1891.
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What did your Chrisp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chrisp. 34% of Chrisp men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Chrisp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chrisp were Coal Hewer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Colliery Hewer
    20%
  • Coal Hewer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Chrisp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chrisp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrisp 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Chrisp. 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 663 military records available for the last name Chrisp. For the veterans among your Chrisp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrisp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chrisp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chrisp in 1964 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrisp 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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