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Krisoff Family History

Krisoff 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: Kristoff, Rosoff, Kristof, Krasnoff, Kossoff, Orloff, Griff, Krishna

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Where is the Krisoff family from?

You can see how Krisoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krisoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Krisoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Krisoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krisoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krisoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krisoff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Krisoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Krisoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krisoff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Krisoff. 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 Krisoff. For the veterans among your Krisoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krisoff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Krisoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Krisoff in 1975 was 68, and 75 in 1987.

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