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Quarnstrom Family History

Quarnstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Quarnström): ornamental name composed of the elements quarn an old or ornamental spelling of kvarn ‘mill’ + ström ‘stream river’.

In North America this surname is also an altered form of the much more common variants Kvarnström and Qvarnström.

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


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Where is the Quarnstrom family from?

You can see how Quarnstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quarnstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quarnstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Quarnstrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Quarnstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Quarnstrom families in 1880.
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What did your Quarnstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quarnstrom. 24% of Quarnstrom men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Quarnstrom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Quarnstrom were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Quarnstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quarnstrom 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Quarnstrom. 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 296 military records available for the last name Quarnstrom. For the veterans among your Quarnstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quarnstrom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Quarnstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Quarnstrom in 1962 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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