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Cristoffer Family History

Cristoffer 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: Christoffer, Christoffel, Christopher, Christoff, Kristoff

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Where is the Cristoffer family from?

You can see how Cristoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cristoffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cristoffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cristoffer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cristoffer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cristoffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cristoffer 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 65 census records available for the last name Cristoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cristoffer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Cristoffer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cristoffer. For the veterans among your Cristoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cristoffer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Cristoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cristoffer in 1967 was 83, and 56 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cristoffer 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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