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Christos Surname Meaning

Greek: from the personal name Christos which is a short form of Christodoulos ‘servant of Christ’ and Christoforos ‘Christ-bearing’ (see Christopher). In most cases however the surname Christos is an (American) shortened form of patronymics derived from these personal names such as Christakos Christodoulakis Christodoulopoulos Christoforidis and Christopoulos.

It is also a shortened form of compound surnames formed with the personal name Christos. Examples include Christovasilis ‘Basil son of Christos’, Christogeorgis ‘George son of Christos’, and Christogiannis ‘John son of Christos’.

This highlights the connection of the name to personal lineage and the tradition of naming in Greek culture.

Moreover, the name Christos has significant religious connotations, being associated with the figure of Christ in Christianity.

Compare Chris 1, Christ 3, and Christo.

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

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Where is the Christos family from?

You can see how Christos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Christos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Christos families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Christos's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Christos families in 1891.

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

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What did your Christos ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

Waiter
100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid Domestic Duties
100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Christos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christos 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Christos. 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 792 military records available for the last name Christos. For the veterans among your Christos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christos lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Christos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Christos in 1948 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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