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Christoson Family History

Christoson 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: Christeson, Christison, Christon, Christos, Christenson, Christerson

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Where is the Christoson family from?

You can see how Christoson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christoson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Christoson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Christoson family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Christoson's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Christoson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Christoson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Christoson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Christoson. 100% of Christoson 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Christoson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christoson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Christoson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Christoson. For the veterans among your Christoson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christoson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Christoson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Christoson in 1971 was 90, and 83 in 2001.

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