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Cristofaro Family History

Cristofaro Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Cristoforo from the personal name Cristoforo from Latin Christoforus (see Christopher).

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


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Where is the Cristofaro family from?

You can see how Cristofaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cristofaro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cristofaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cristofaro families living in New Jersey. This was about 24% of all the recorded Cristofaro's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cristofaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cristofaro 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 Cristofaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cristofaro. 45% of Cristofaro men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cristofaro women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cristofaro were Janitor and New Worker.

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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
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Janitor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Cristofaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Cristofaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cristofaro 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cristofaro. 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 370 military records available for the last name Cristofaro. For the veterans among your Cristofaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cristofaro lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cristofaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cristofaro in 1963 was 74, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cristofaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cristofaro 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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