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Krisman Family History

Krisman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Krismann and possibly also of Kristmann variants of Christmann and cognates of 3 below.

Americanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Križman (see Krizman).

Dutch: from a pet form with the addition of man ‘man’ of the personal name Christian.

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


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Where is the Krisman family from?

You can see how Krisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krisman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krisman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Krisman families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krisman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Krisman families in 1891.
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What did your Krisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Job Buyer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Krisman. 100% of Krisman men worked as a Job Buyer and 100% of Krisman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Job Buyer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krisman 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Krisman. 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 131 military records available for the last name Krisman. For the veterans among your Krisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krisman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Krisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krisman in 1960 was 32, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krisman 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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