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Christofides Family History

Christofides Surname Meaning

From the Greek personal name Christophoros literally ‘carrier of Christ’ (see Christopher)

+ the classical patronymic suffix -ides which was revived by Greeks from Asia Minor in particular.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Christofides family from?

You can see how Christofides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christofides family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Christofides families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Christofides family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Christofides's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Christofides families in 1920.
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What did your Christofides ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Christofides. 58% of Christofides women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Dress Finisher
    43%

What Christofides family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Christofides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christofides 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Christofides. 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 55 military records available for the last name Christofides. For the veterans among your Christofides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christofides lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Christofides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Christofides in 1966 was 54, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Christofides 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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