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Malmstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Malmström): ornamental name composed of the elements malm ‘sand gravel’ (a common placename element) or ‘ore’ + ström ‘river’.

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


Similar surnames: Malstrom, Markstrom, Holmstrom, Kallstrom, Hallstrom, Salstrom

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Where is the Malmstrom family from?

You can see how Malmstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malmstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Malmstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Malmstrom families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Malmstrom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malmstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Malmstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Malmstrom. 100% of Malmstrom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Malmstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malmstrom 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Malmstrom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 713 military records available for the last name Malmstrom. For the veterans among your Malmstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malmstrom lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Malmstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Malmstrom in 1942 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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