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Kristenson Family History

Kristenson 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: Kristensen, Christenson, Stenson, Kriston, Ostenson, Rosenson

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Where is the Kristenson family from?

You can see how Kristenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kristenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kristenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kristenson families living in Minnesota. This was about 90% of all the recorded Kristenson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kristenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kristenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kristenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kristenson. 44% of Kristenson men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kristenson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kristenson were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kristenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kristenson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kristenson. 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 89 military records available for the last name Kristenson. For the veterans among your Kristenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kristenson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kristenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kristenson in 1963 was 82, and 37 in 2004.

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