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Lofstrom Family History

Lofstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Löfström): ornamental name composed of the elements löv ‘leaf’ + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Lofstrom family from?

You can see how Lofstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lofstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lofstrom family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lofstrom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lofstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Lofstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lofstrom. 22% of Lofstrom men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Lofstrom women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lofstrom were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Cook
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lofstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofstrom 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lofstrom. 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 476 military records available for the last name Lofstrom. For the veterans among your Lofstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofstrom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lofstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lofstrom in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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