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Chronis Name Meaning

Greek: from a short form of the personal name Polychronis Polychronios an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘(may he be) long lived’ (from poly ‘much many’ + chronos ‘time year’).

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


Similar surnames: Chris, Cross, Christ, Cirone, Carolus, Pagonis, Rodis, Clovis, Corris

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Where is the Chronis family from?

You can see how Chronis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chronis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chronis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chronis family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chronis's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chronis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chronis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chronis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chronis. 21% of Chronis men worked as a Cook and 37% of Chronis women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chronis were Laborer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Cook
    21%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Waiter
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    37%
  • Cashier
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Chronis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chronis 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Chronis. 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 242 military records available for the last name Chronis. For the veterans among your Chronis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chronis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Chronis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chronis in 1958 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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