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Christoffel Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of Christoffer .

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


Similar surnames: Christoffer, Christoff, Stoffel, Christophel, Christos, Christel

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Where is the Christoffel family from?

You can see how Christoffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christoffel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Christoffel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Christoffel families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Christoffel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Christoffel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Christoffel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Christoffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Christoffel. 19% of Christoffel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Christoffel women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Christoffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christoffel 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Christoffel. 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 985 military records available for the last name Christoffel. For the veterans among your Christoffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christoffel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Christoffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Christoffel in 1958 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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