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Christoffersen Name Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Christoffer (see Christopher ). In North America this surname is also an altered form of the most common Norwegian (and also Danish) form Kristoffersen. Compare Christophersen .

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


Similar surnames: Christofferson, Christopherson, Christoferson, Christoffer

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Where is the Christoffersen family from?

You can see how Christoffersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christoffersen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Christoffersen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Christoffersen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Christoffersen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Christoffersen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Christoffersen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Christoffersen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Christoffersen. 100% of Christoffersen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Christoffersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christoffersen 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Christoffersen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Christoffersen. For the veterans among your Christoffersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christoffersen lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2002, in the United States, Christoffersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Christoffersen in 2000 was 43, and 82 in 2002.

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