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Christophy Family History

Christophy 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: Christoph, Christophe, Christopher, Christophel, Christo, Christoff

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Where is the Christophy family from?

You can see how Christophy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christophy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Christophy family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Christophy's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Christophy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Christophy 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 70 census records available for the last name Christophy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christophy 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Christophy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Christophy. For the veterans among your Christophy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christophy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Christophy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Christophy in 1964 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Christophy 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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