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Igelstrom Family History

Igelstrom 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: Helstrom, Gelston, Hallstrom, Malstrom, Elfstrom, Renstrom, Ellstrom

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Where is the Igelstrom family from?

You can see how Igelstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igelstrom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Igelstrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Igelstrom family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Igelstrom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Igelstrom families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Igelstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igelstrom 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Igelstrom. 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 2 military records available for the last name Igelstrom. For the veterans among your Igelstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igelstrom lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Igelstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Igelstrom in 1994 was 82, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Igelstrom 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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