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Christians Family History

Christians Name Meaning

Dutch Danish and North German: patronymic from Christian .

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


Similar surnames: Christiansen, Christian, Christiana, Carstens, Christman

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Where is the Christians family from?

You can see how Christians families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christians family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Christians families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Christians families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Christians's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Christians families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Christians surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Christians ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Christians. 60% of Christians men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Electricien
    40%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Christians. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christians 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Christians. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Christians. For the veterans among your Christians ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christians lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Christians life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Christians in 1962 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

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