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Chrzan Family History

Chrzan Surname Meaning

Polish: unflattering nickname for an infirm or indolent man from Polish chrzan ‘horseradish’.

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


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Where is the Chrzan family from?

You can see how Chrzan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrzan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Chrzan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 19% of all the recorded Chrzan's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Chrzan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrzan 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 Chrzan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Plain Sawing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chrzan. 33% of Chrzan men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Chrzan women worked as a Plain Sawing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chrzan were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Weaver
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Plain Sawing
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Chrzan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Chrzan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrzan 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Chrzan. 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 354 military records available for the last name Chrzan. For the veterans among your Chrzan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrzan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Chrzan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chrzan in 1956 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrzan 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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