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Kristoff Name Meaning

Westernized form of Bulgarian and Macedonian patronymic Hristov and of its variant Kristov which is from an altered form of the personal name Hristo. Compare Christoff . Americanized form of Hungarian Kristóf and Czech Slovak Slovenian and Croatian Krištof (see Kristof ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Christoff, Kristof, Kriston, Kostoff, Krasnoff, Kristal, Kristan

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Where is the Kristoff family from?

You can see how Kristoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kristoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kristoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Kristoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Kristoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kristoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kristoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kristoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kristoff. 35% of Kristoff men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Kristoff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kristoff were Proprietor and Dress Operator. .

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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
    35%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Assembler
    16%
  • Salesgirl
    16%
  • Dress Operator
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kristoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kristoff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kristoff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kristoff. For the veterans among your Kristoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kristoff lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Kristoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kristoff in 1941 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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