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Chrystopher Family History

Chrystopher 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: Christopher, Christophe, Christophel, Christoffer, Christoph

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrystopher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Chrystopher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrystopher 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 Chrystopher. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Chrystopher. For the veterans among your Chrystopher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrystopher lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Chrystopher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chrystopher in 1989 was 85, and 93 in 1997.

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