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Chrismer Name Meaning

Americanized form of a German surname:: probably Krismer a nickname for a grizzled or old man from Old High German gris ‘gray’. The surname Krismer is rare in Germany. alternatively Griesmer or any of its variants and cognates such as Griesemer and Griesmeier.

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


Similar surnames: Crisler, Hilmer, Thrasher, Risner, Brimmer, Riser, Christel, Chrismon

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Where is the Chrismer family from?

You can see how Chrismer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrismer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chrismer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Chrismer families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Chrismer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chrismer families in 1880.
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What did your Chrismer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fancy Stitching were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chrismer. 33% of Chrismer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Chrismer women worked as a Fancy Stitching. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chrismer were Mill Work Laborer and Housework. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Mill Work Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fancy Stitching
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chrismer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrismer 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Chrismer. 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 480 military records available for the last name Chrismer. For the veterans among your Chrismer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrismer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Chrismer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chrismer in 1943 was 42, and 62 in 2004.

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