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Alfstrom Family History

Alfstrom Surname 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: Elfstrom, Alstrom, Hallstrom, Malstrom, Ellstrom, Safstrom, Kallstrom

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Where is the Alfstrom family from?

You can see how Alfstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alfstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Alfstrom families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Alfstrom's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Alfstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alfstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alfstrom. 100% of Alfstrom men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Alfstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfstrom 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Alfstrom. 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 5 military records available for the last name Alfstrom. For the veterans among your Alfstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfstrom lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Alfstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Alfstrom in 1971 was 79, and 61 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alfstrom ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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