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Chronister Family History

Chronister Surname Meaning

Altered form of South German Kronester a habitational name for someone from Kronast in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Chronister family from?

You can see how Chronister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chronister family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chronister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Chronister families living in British Columbia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Chronister's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chronister families in 1911.
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What did your Chronister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chronister. 30% of Chronister men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Chronister women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chronister were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

What Chronister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chronister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chronister 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Chronister. 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 Chronister. For the veterans among your Chronister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chronister lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Chronister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chronister in 1944 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chronister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chronister 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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