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Cristaldi Family History

Cristaldi Name Meaning

Italian (southern): probably from Sicilian cristaudu ‘crystal’.

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


Similar surnames: Crosta, Crisanti, Cataldi, Castaldi, Pistilli, Brigandi, Casali

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Where is the Cristaldi family from?

You can see how Cristaldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cristaldi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cristaldi families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cristaldi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cristaldi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cristaldi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cristaldi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cristaldi. 28% of Cristaldi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cristaldi women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Cristaldi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Cristaldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cristaldi 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Cristaldi. 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 215 military records available for the last name Cristaldi. For the veterans among your Cristaldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cristaldi lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Cristaldi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cristaldi in 1952 was 41, and 85 in 2003.

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