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Chron Family History

Chron 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: Chon, Caron, Thron, Hron, Ceron, Cron, Charon, Cohron, Baron, Cho

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Where is the Chron family from?

You can see how Chron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chron family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chron families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Chron families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Chron's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Chron families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Chron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chron. 34% of Chron men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Chron women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Chron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Chron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chron 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Chron. 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 446 military records available for the last name Chron. For the veterans among your Chron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chron lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Chron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Chron in 1947 was 36, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chron 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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