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Christoff Family History

Christoff Surname Meaning

Westernized form of Bulgarian and Macedonian Hristov. Compare Christo and Chris.

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


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Where is the Christoff family from?

You can see how Christoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Christoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Christoff families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Christoff's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Christoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Christoff 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 Christoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Christoff. 21% of Christoff men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Christoff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Christoff were Miner and 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
    21%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Laborer
    7%

What Christoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Christoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christoff 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Christoff. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Christoff. For the veterans among your Christoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christoff lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Christoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Christoff in 1953 was 32, and 71 in 2004.

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