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Christophe Family History

Christophe Surname Meaning

French West Indian (mainly Haiti) and Mauritian: from the personal name Christophe French form of Christopher.

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


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Where is the Christophe family from?

You can see how Christophe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christophe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Christophe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Christophe families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Christophe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Christophe families in 1911.
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What did your Christophe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Christophe. 37% of Christophe men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Christophe women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Christophe were Porter and 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Porter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Christophe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Christophe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christophe 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 966 immigration records available for the last name Christophe. 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 456 military records available for the last name Christophe. For the veterans among your Christophe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christophe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Christophe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Christophe in 1950 was 28, and 34 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Christophe 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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