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Kristoferson Family History

Kristoferson 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: Christoferson, Christofferson, Christopherson, Cristofaro

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Where is the Kristoferson family from?

You can see how Kristoferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kristoferson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kristoferson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kristoferson family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kristoferson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kristoferson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Kristoferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kristoferson 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Kristoferson. 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 68 military records available for the last name Kristoferson. For the veterans among your Kristoferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kristoferson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Kristoferson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kristoferson in 1973 was 80, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kristoferson 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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