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Chriscoe Name Meaning

Variant of Chrisco .

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


Similar surnames: Chaisson, Chrisp, Christner, Ruscoe, Rascoe, Christo, Christle

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Where is the Chriscoe family from?

You can see how Chriscoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chriscoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chriscoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Chriscoe families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chriscoe's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chriscoe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chriscoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chriscoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chriscoe. 36% of Chriscoe men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Chriscoe women worked as a Topper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chriscoe were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Labor At
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Chriscoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chriscoe 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Chriscoe. 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 196 military records available for the last name Chriscoe. For the veterans among your Chriscoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chriscoe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Chriscoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chriscoe in 1961 was 44, and 56 in 2004.

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