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Astrom Family History

Astrom 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: Strom, Ostrom, Alstrom, Astor, Aston, Castro, Antrim, Mastro, Altom

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Where is the Astrom family from?

You can see how Astrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Astrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Astrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Astrom families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Astrom's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Astrom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Astrom 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 Astrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Astrom. 24% of Astrom men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Astrom women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Astrom were Painter and Waitress.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Astrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Astrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Astrom 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Astrom. 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 89 military records available for the last name Astrom. For the veterans among your Astrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Astrom lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Astrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Astrom in 1969 was 74, and 57 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Astrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Astrom 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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