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Cristian Family History

Cristian Surname Meaning

Romanian: from the personal name Cristian from Latin Christianus (see Christian).

Probably also an altered form of Christian.

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


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Where is the Cristian family from?

You can see how Cristian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cristian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cristian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cristian family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cristian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cristian families in 1891.
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What did your Cristian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cristian. 100% of Cristian 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cristian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cristian 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Cristian. 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 250 military records available for the last name Cristian. For the veterans among your Cristian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cristian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Cristian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cristian in 1969 was 94, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cristian 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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