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Hamelstrom Family History

Hamelstrom 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: Hallstrom, Halstrom, Hammerstrom, Helstrom, Malstrom, Haberstroh

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Where is the Hamelstrom family from?

You can see how Hamelstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamelstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hamelstrom families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamelstrom's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Hamelstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamelstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Hamelstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamelstrom 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hamelstrom. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hamelstrom. For the veterans among your Hamelstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamelstrom lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Hamelstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hamelstrom in 1973 was 66, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamelstrom 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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