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Christoph Family History

Christoph Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Christoph family from?

You can see how Christoph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christoph family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Christoph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Christoph families living in Norfolk. This was about 64% of all the recorded Christoph's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Christoph families in 1891.
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What did your Christoph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Christoph. 15% of Christoph men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Christoph women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Christoph were Owner and Housewife.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Christoph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Christoph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christoph 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Christoph. 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 Christoph. For the veterans among your Christoph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christoph lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Christoph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Christoph in 1955 was 34, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Christoph 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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