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Chryst Family History

Chryst Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Christ.

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


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Where is the Chryst family from?

You can see how Chryst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chryst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chryst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Chryst families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chryst's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Chryst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chryst 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 Chryst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chryst. 26% of Chryst men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Chryst women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chryst were Farmer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Chryst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chryst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chryst 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Chryst. 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 292 military records available for the last name Chryst. For the veterans among your Chryst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chryst lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Chryst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chryst in 1950 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chryst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chryst 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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