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Kristianson Family History

Kristianson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kristiansen, Christianson, Cristiano, Christiansen, Kristensen

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Where is the Kristianson family from?

You can see how Kristianson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kristianson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kristianson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Kristianson family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kristianson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kristianson families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kristianson 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 Kristianson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kristianson. 45% of Kristianson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kristianson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kristianson were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    45%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Kristianson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Kristianson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kristianson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kristianson. 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 74 military records available for the last name Kristianson. For the veterans among your Kristianson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kristianson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kristianson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kristianson in 1963 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kristianson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kristianson 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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