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Ohlstrom Family History

Ohlstrom 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: Ahlstrom, Malstrom, Ellstrom, Fahlstrom, Wahlstrom, Holstrom

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Where is the Ohlstrom family from?

You can see how Ohlstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohlstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ohlstrom families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ohlstrom's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ohlstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohlstrom 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 170 census records available for the last name Ohlstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohlstrom 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ohlstrom. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ohlstrom. For the veterans among your Ohlstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohlstrom lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ohlstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ohlstrom in 1969 was 74, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohlstrom 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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