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Cristobal Family History

Cristobal Surname Meaning

Spanish (Cristóbal): from the personal name Cristóbal an equivalent of Christopher.

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


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Where is the Cristobal family from?

You can see how Cristobal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cristobal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cristobal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Cristobal families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cristobal's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cristobal families in 1891.
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What did your Cristobal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cristobal. 64% of Cristobal 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
    64%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Office Clerk
    10%

What Cristobal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cristobal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cristobal 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cristobal. 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 590 military records available for the last name Cristobal. For the veterans among your Cristobal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cristobal lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cristobal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cristobal in 1958 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cristobal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cristobal 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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