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Cristol Family History

Cristol 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: Cristo, Bristol, Christo, Christon, Crist, Christos, Kristal, Kriston

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Where is the Cristol family from?

You can see how Cristol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cristol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cristol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cristol family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Cristol's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cristol families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cristol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cristol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cristol. 100% of Cristol men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Cristol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cristol 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Cristol. 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 116 military records available for the last name Cristol. For the veterans among your Cristol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cristol lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cristol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cristol in 1964 was 72, and 56 in 2004.

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