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Chriswell Family History

Chriswell Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Criswell itself a variant of Creswell.

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


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Where is the Chriswell family from?

You can see how Chriswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chriswell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chriswell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Chriswell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Chriswell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chriswell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chriswell 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 Chriswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chriswell. 37% of Chriswell men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Chriswell women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chriswell were Tennent and Secretary.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    8%
  • Tennent
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%

What Chriswell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chriswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chriswell 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Chriswell. 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 514 military records available for the last name Chriswell. For the veterans among your Chriswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chriswell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Chriswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chriswell in 1950 was 52, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chriswell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chriswell 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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