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Christou Family History

Christou Name Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the personal name Christos .

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


Similar surnames: Christo, Christos, Christoff, Chris, Christie, Cristo, Christoph

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Where is the Christou family from?

You can see how Christou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christou family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Christou families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Christou families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Christou's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Christou families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Christou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Christou ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Christou. 100% of Christou women worked as a Dressmaker. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Dressmaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Christou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christou 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 Christou. 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 133 military records available for the last name Christou. For the veterans among your Christou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christou lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Christou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Christou in 1956 was 42, and 64 in 2004.

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