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Kjellstrom Family History

Kjellstrom 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: Ellstrom, Kallstrom, Hellstrom, Hallstrom, Elfstrom, Hillstrom

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Where is the Kjellstrom family from?

You can see how Kjellstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kjellstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kjellstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kjellstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kjellstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kjellstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kjellstrom 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 Kjellstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kjellstrom. 60% of Kjellstrom men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Cabinet Maker
    40%

What Kjellstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Kjellstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kjellstrom 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 900 immigration records available for the last name Kjellstrom. 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 81 military records available for the last name Kjellstrom. For the veterans among your Kjellstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kjellstrom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kjellstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kjellstrom in 1966 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kjellstrom 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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