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Chrysler Family History

Chrysler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kreisler .

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


Similar surnames: Chrisler, Crysler, Crisler, Chrisley, Cryer, Chisler, Risler, Chesler

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Where is the Chrysler family from?

You can see how Chrysler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrysler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chrysler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 108 Chrysler families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Chrysler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chrysler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrysler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chrysler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chrysler. 73% of Chrysler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chrysler women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    73%
  • Apearist
    10%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Storekeeper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chrysler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrysler 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Chrysler. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Chrysler. For the veterans among your Chrysler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrysler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chrysler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chrysler in 1952 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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