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Chriesman Family History

Chriesman Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chrisman, Schliesman, Christman, Crissman, Crisman, Chrismon

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Where is the Chriesman family from?

You can see how Chriesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chriesman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chriesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Chriesman families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Chriesman's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Chriesman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chriesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chriesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chriesman. 60% of Chriesman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Manager
    40%
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What Chriesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Chriesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chriesman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chriesman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Chriesman. For the veterans among your Chriesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chriesman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chriesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chriesman in 1967 was 83, and 67 in 2004.

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