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Chris Name Meaning

Greek: shortened form of any of various surnames formed from the personal name Khristos (see Christos). shortened form of Christopher or any of its cognates or derivatives.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Christ, Caris, Duris, Cyrus, Ris, Corris, Boris, Maris, Doris, Heis

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Chris Family Origin

Where is the Chris family from?

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You can see how Chris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chris families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Chris families living in Durham. This was about 23% of all the recorded Chris's in the UK. Durham had the highest population of Chris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Chris Family Occupations

What did your Chris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, A S A Bookseller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Chris. 13% of Chris men worked as an A S A Bookseller and 31% of Chris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chris were General Farm Labourer rabbit Catcher and Houseduties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • A S A Bookseller
    13%
  • Assistant Bank Manager
    13%
  • Foreman Engineer
    13%
  • General Farm Labourer rabbit Catcher
    13%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    31%
  • Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic (not Empld)
    8%
  • Houseduties
    8%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Chris Historical Records

What Chris family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chris census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 937 immigration records available for the last name Chris. 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 Card

There are 986 military records available for the last name Chris. For the veterans among your Chris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Chris Life Expectancy

What is the average Chris lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Chris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chris in 1954 was 49, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chris 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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