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Christen Family History

Christen Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Christen one of numerous vernacular forms of Latin Christianus (see Christian).

American shortened form of Danish Norwegian or North German patronymic Christensen.

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


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Where is the Christen family from?

You can see how Christen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Christen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Christen families living in Durham. This was about 24% of all the recorded Christen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Christen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Christen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Christen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steel Erector and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Christen. 50% of Christen men worked as a Steel Erector and 100% of Christen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Steel Erector
    50%
  • Joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Christen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Christen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christen 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Christen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Christen. For the veterans among your Christen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Christen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Christen in 1951 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Christen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Christen 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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