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Bolstrom Family History

Bolstrom 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: Bostrom, Holstrom, Mostrom, Malstrom, Ellstrom, Borgstrom, Bystrom

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Where is the Bolstrom family from?

You can see how Bolstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bolstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bolstrom family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bolstrom's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bolstrom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Bolstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolstrom 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bolstrom. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bolstrom. For the veterans among your Bolstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolstrom lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Bolstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bolstrom in 1976 was 24, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolstrom 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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