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Hristou Family History

Hristou 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: Christou, Christo, Christon, Christos, Kriston, Bristow, Kristof

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Hristou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hristou 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hristou. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Hristou. For the veterans among your Hristou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hristou lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Hristou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hristou in 1971 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

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