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Chrisco Name Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified surname. It is concentrated in NC and is also commonly spelled Chriscoe and Crisco .

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


Similar surnames: Chico, Bricco, Carideo, Cisco, Frisco, Crispo, Christou, Cristo

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Where is the Chrisco family from?

You can see how Chrisco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrisco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chrisco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Chrisco families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Chrisco's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Chrisco families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrisco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chrisco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chrisco. 33% of Chrisco men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Chrisco women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chrisco were Carpenter and Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Waitress
    31%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Nurse
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chrisco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrisco 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Chrisco. 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 629 military records available for the last name Chrisco. For the veterans among your Chrisco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrisco lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Chrisco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chrisco in 1960 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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