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Chrisley Family History

Chrisley Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Christlow a habitational name from Creslow (Buckinghamshire) with a variant in /i/ giving rise to an association with Christ which also appears in spellings of the placename.

This form of the surname is now rare in Britain. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Kreisler.

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


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Where is the Chrisley family from?

You can see how Chrisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chrisley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Chrisley families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Chrisley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chrisley families in 1911.
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What did your Chrisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chrisley. 50% of Chrisley men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Chrisley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chrisley were Carpenter 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Doffer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chrisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrisley 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Chrisley. 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 549 military records available for the last name Chrisley. For the veterans among your Chrisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrisley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chrisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chrisley in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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