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Krishan Family History

Krishan Surname Meaning

Hindu from Sanskrit kṛṣṇa ‘black’ an epithet of the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. See Krishna.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Krishan family from?

You can see how Krishan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krishan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Krishan family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Krishan's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Krishan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krishan 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 Krishan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Krishan. 100% of Krishan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krishan women worked as a Nurse.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%

What Krishan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Krishan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krishan 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Krishan. 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 84 military records available for the last name Krishan. For the veterans among your Krishan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krishan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Krishan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krishan in 1967 was 67, and 24 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krishan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krishan 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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