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Chrysty Family History

Chrysty 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: Christy, Chryst, Christo, Christ, Chrystal, Cristy, Chrest, Christl

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Where is the Chrysty family from?

You can see how Chrysty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrysty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chrysty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Chrysty families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Chrysty's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Chrysty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrysty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chrysty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chrysty. 100% of Chrysty men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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What Chrysty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Chrysty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrysty 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Chrysty. 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 29 military records available for the last name Chrysty. For the veterans among your Chrysty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrysty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Chrysty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chrysty in 1967 was 76, and 72 in 2002.

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