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Christopherson Family History

Christopherson Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: patronymic from the personal name Christopher.

Americanized form of any of various Scandinavian patronymics from local equivalents of the personal name Christopher (see Christofferson and Christophersen).

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


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Where is the Christopherson family from?

You can see how Christopherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christopherson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Christopherson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 91 Christopherson families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Christopherson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Christopherson families in 1891.
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What did your Christopherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Christopherson. 20% of Christopherson men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Christopherson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Christopherson were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    20%
  • Dairy Farmer
    20%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • School Teacher
    2%
  • Household Duties
    2%

What Christopherson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Christopherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christopherson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Christopherson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Christopherson. For the veterans among your Christopherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christopherson lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2004, in the United States, Christopherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Christopherson in 2001 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Christopherson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Christopherson 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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