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Kristy Family History

Kristy Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Kristy family from?

You can see how Kristy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kristy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kristy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Kristy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kristy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kristy families in 1861.
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What did your Kristy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Retired were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kristy. 50% of Kristy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kristy women worked as a Retired.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retired
    100%

What Kristy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Kristy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kristy 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Kristy. 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 144 military records available for the last name Kristy. For the veterans among your Kristy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kristy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kristy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kristy in 1963 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kristy 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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