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Cristy Name Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Christie . This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Christy, Crist, Criste, Crissey, Critz, Brisky, Crisp, Christ, Cressy

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Where is the Cristy family from?

You can see how Cristy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cristy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cristy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Cristy families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cristy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cristy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cristy 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 Cristy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cristy. 30% of Cristy men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Cristy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cristy were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cristy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cristy 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Cristy. 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 505 military records available for the last name Cristy. For the veterans among your Cristy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cristy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cristy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cristy in 1959 was 74, and 41 in 2004.

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