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Caristi Family History

Caristi Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Christo, Christ, Crist, Caridi, Caris, Cristo, Crisci, Carlisi

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Where is the Caristi family from?

You can see how Caristi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caristi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Caristi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Caristi families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Caristi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caristi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caristi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caristi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caristi. 18% of Caristi men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Fruit Packer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caristi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caristi 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caristi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Caristi. For the veterans among your Caristi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caristi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Caristi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Caristi in 1965 was 51, and 77 in 2002.

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