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Kristoff Family History

Kristoff Surname Meaning

Westernized form of Bulgarian and Macedonian patronymic Hristov and of its variant Kristov which is from an altered form of the personal name Hristo. Compare Christoff.

Americanized form of Hungarian Kristóf and Czech Slovak Slovenian and Croatian Krištof (see Kristof).

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


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Where is the Kristoff family from?

You can see how Kristoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kristoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kristoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Kristoff families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kristoff's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kristoff families in 1911.
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What did your Kristoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kristoff. 100% of Kristoff men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Kristoff lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Kristoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kristoff in 1941 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kristoff 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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