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Christie Family History

Christie Name Meaning

English (northern) and Scottish: from the personal name Christie a pet form of Christian which was used for both men and women and sometimes perhaps also for the male name Christopher . American shortened and altered form of the Scandinavian patronymics Christiansen and Christianson .

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


Similar surnames: Christel, Christos, Christian, Christen, Christ, Christou, Crist

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Where is the Christie family from?

You can see how Christie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Christie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 581 Christie families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Christie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Christie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Christie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Christie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Christie. 36% of Christie men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Christie women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Christie were Salesman and Student. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Clerk
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Income
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Student
    9%
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Census Records

There are 265,000 census records available for the last name Christie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christie 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 58,000 immigration records available for the last name Christie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28,000 military records available for the last name Christie. For the veterans among your Christie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christie lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Christie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Christie in 1940 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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