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Cristao Family History

Cristao 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: Cristo, Christo, Tristan, Crist, Kristal, Cristiano, Cresta, Crispo

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Where is the Cristao family from?

You can see how Cristao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cristao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cristao family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cristao's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cristao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cristao 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 13 census records available for the last name Cristao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cristao 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Cristao. 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 30 military records available for the last name Cristao. For the veterans among your Cristao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cristao lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Cristao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cristao in 1969 was 66, and 63 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cristao

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cristao 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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