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Cristoferson Family History

Cristoferson 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 Cristoferson family from?

You can see how Cristoferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cristoferson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cristoferson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cristoferson families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Cristoferson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Cristoferson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cristoferson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Cristoferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cristoferson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Cristoferson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cristoferson. For the veterans among your Cristoferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cristoferson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1973, in the United States, Cristoferson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cristoferson in 1971 was 75, and 68 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cristoferson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cristoferson 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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