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Christoffer Family History

Christoffer Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Christoffer (see Christopher).

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


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Where is the Christoffer family from?

You can see how Christoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christoffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Christoffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Christoffer families living in Middlesex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Christoffer's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Christoffer families in 1891.
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What did your Christoffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Christoffer. 100% of Christoffer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Christoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christoffer 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 Christoffer. 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 222 military records available for the last name Christoffer. For the veterans among your Christoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christoffer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Christoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Christoffer in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Christoffer 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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