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Chrismas Family History

Chrismas Surname Meaning

see Christmas.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chrismas family from?

You can see how Chrismas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrismas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chrismas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Chrismas families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 96% of all the recorded Chrismas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Chrismas families in 1911.
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What did your Chrismas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chrismas. 60% of Chrismas men worked as a Bricklayer and 90% of Chrismas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chrismas were Farmer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Farmer (retired)
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Chrismas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chrismas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrismas 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Chrismas. 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 475 military records available for the last name Chrismas. For the veterans among your Chrismas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrismas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Chrismas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chrismas in 1972 was 89, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrismas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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