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Kristen Family History

Kristen Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from a variant of the personal name Christian.

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


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Where is the Kristen family from?

You can see how Kristen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kristen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kristen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kristen families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kristen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kristen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kristen 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 Kristen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kristen. 25% of Kristen men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Kristen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kristen were Painter 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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Kristen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Kristen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kristen 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Kristen. 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 418 military records available for the last name Kristen. For the veterans among your Kristen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kristen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kristen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kristen in 1966 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kristen 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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