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Cristoforo Family History

Cristoforo 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: Cristofaro, De Cristoforo, Christoff, Crisostomo, Kristoff, Cristiano

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Where is the Cristoforo family from?

You can see how Cristoforo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cristoforo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cristoforo families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cristoforo's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cristoforo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cristoforo 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 Cristoforo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cristoforo. 72% of Cristoforo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Cristoforo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cristoforo were New Worker and Seamstress. .

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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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%
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What Cristoforo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Cristoforo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cristoforo 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Cristoforo. 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 206 military records available for the last name Cristoforo. For the veterans among your Cristoforo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cristoforo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cristoforo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cristoforo in 1965 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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