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Caristo Family History

Caristo Surname 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: Christo, Cristo, Caruso, Christon, Christ, Crist, Christos, Calixto

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Where is the Caristo family from?

You can see how Caristo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caristo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Caristo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Caristo families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Caristo's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Caristo families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caristo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caristo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caristo. 59% of Caristo 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Sorter
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%

What Caristo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caristo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caristo 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caristo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Caristo. For the veterans among your Caristo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caristo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Caristo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Caristo in 1964 was 75, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caristo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caristo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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