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Chriswell Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Criswell itself a variant of Creswell .

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


Similar surnames: Criswell, Cresswell, Croswell, Chisnell, Griswell, Crispell, Carswell

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Where is the Chriswell family from?

You can see how Chriswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chriswell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chriswell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Chriswell families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Chriswell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chriswell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chriswell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chriswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chriswell. 100% of Chriswell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chriswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chriswell 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Chriswell. 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 514 military records available for the last name Chriswell. For the veterans among your Chriswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chriswell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Chriswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chriswell in 1950 was 52, and 60 in 2004.

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