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Chrisp Name Meaning

English (Northumberland and Durham): variant of Crisp .

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


Similar surnames: Crisp, Christ, Chriss, Caris, Ghrist, Chryst, Crump, Christy, Curtiss

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Where is the Chrisp family from?

You can see how Chrisp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrisp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chrisp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Chrisp families living in Kentucky. This was about 63% of all the recorded Chrisp's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Chrisp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrisp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chrisp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chrisp. 41% of Chrisp men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Chrisp women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chrisp were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chrisp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrisp 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Chrisp. 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 663 military records available for the last name Chrisp. For the veterans among your Chrisp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrisp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chrisp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chrisp in 1964 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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