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Criste Family History

Criste Surname Meaning

German and English: variant of Crist.

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


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Where is the Criste family from?

You can see how Criste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Criste family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Criste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Criste families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Criste's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Criste families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Criste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Criste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Criste. 62% of Criste 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
    62%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Welder
    16%

What Criste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Criste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Criste 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Criste. 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 364 military records available for the last name Criste. For the veterans among your Criste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Criste lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Criste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Criste in 1948 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Criste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Criste 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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