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Bostrom Family History

Bostrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Boström): ornamental name composed of the elements bo ‘dwelling farm’ + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Bostrom family from?

You can see how Bostrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bostrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bostrom families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bostrom's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bostrom families in 1891.
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What did your Bostrom ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bostrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostrom 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Bostrom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bostrom. For the veterans among your Bostrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostrom lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bostrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Bostrom in 1956 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostrom 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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