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Kristol Family History

Kristol 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: Kristal, Kriston, Kristof, Bristol, Kristoff, Bristow, Kristan

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Where is the Kristol family from?

You can see how Kristol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kristol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kristol families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kristol's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kristol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kristol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kristol ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Kristol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kristol 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Kristol. 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 57 military records available for the last name Kristol. For the veterans among your Kristol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kristol lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kristol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kristol in 1956 was 57, and 99 in 2004.

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