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Chryson Family History

Chryson 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, Clayson, Bryson, Corson, Chilson, Carlson, Hyson, Chrismon

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Where is the Chryson family from?

You can see how Chryson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chryson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chryson family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Chryson's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Chryson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chryson 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 4 census records available for the last name Chryson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chryson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chryson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chryson. For the veterans among your Chryson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chryson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Chryson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chryson in 1978 was 81, and 67 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chryson 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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