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Christl Family History

Christl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Christel.

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


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Where is the Christl family from?

You can see how Christl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Christl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Christl families living in Iowa. This was about 46% of all the recorded Christl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Christl families in 1880.
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What did your Christl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Christl. 40% of Christl men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer Nya
    20%

What Christl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Christl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christl 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Christl. 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 Christl. For the veterans among your Christl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Christl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Christl in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Christl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Christl 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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