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Ghrist Family History

Ghrist Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Christ.

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


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Where is the Ghrist family from?

You can see how Ghrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghrist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ghrist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ghrist families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ghrist's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Ghrist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghrist 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 Ghrist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ghrist. 20% of Ghrist men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ghrist women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ghrist were Janitor and House Work.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • House Work
    29%

What Ghrist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ghrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghrist 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Ghrist. 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 398 military records available for the last name Ghrist. For the veterans among your Ghrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghrist lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ghrist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ghrist in 1950 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghrist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghrist 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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