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Christophel Family History

Christophel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Christoph.

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


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Where is the Christophel family from?

You can see how Christophel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christophel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Christophel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Christophel family living in Berkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Christophel's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 4 other counties had the highest population of Christophel families in 1891.
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What did your Christophel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Christophel. 43% of Christophel men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Christophel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Christophel were Electrician and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Christophel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Christophel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christophel 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Christophel. 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 377 military records available for the last name Christophel. For the veterans among your Christophel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christophel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Christophel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Christophel in 1964 was 71, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Christophel 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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