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Norrstrom Family History

Norrstrom 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: Norstrom, Nordstrom, Borgstrom, Forstrom, Mostrom, Fernstrom

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Where is the Norrstrom family from?

You can see how Norrstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norrstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Norrstrom families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Norrstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Norrstrom families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Norrstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norrstrom 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Norrstrom. 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 5 military records available for the last name Norrstrom. For the veterans among your Norrstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norrstrom lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Norrstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Norrstrom in 1974 was 70, and 96 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norrstrom 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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