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Chriss Family History

Chriss Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Christ (see Crist). This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

American shortened form of any of various Greek derivatives of the personal name Christos and possibly also of some related or similarly pronounced Slavic surnames (see Kris).

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


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Where is the Chriss family from?

You can see how Chriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chriss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chriss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Chriss family living in Alberta. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chriss's in Canada. Alberta and 3 other provinces had the highest population of Chriss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chriss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chriss. 32% of Chriss men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Chriss women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chriss were Truck Driver and Help.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Help
    12%

What Chriss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chriss 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Chriss. 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 584 military records available for the last name Chriss. For the veterans among your Chriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chriss lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chriss in 1952 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chriss 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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