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Redstrom Family History

Redstrom 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: Renstrom, Edstrom, Hedstrom, Wenstrom, Ranstrom, Rystrom, Ekstrom

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Where is the Redstrom family from?

You can see how Redstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Redstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Redstrom family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Redstrom's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Redstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redstrom 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 108 census records available for the last name Redstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redstrom 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Redstrom. 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 30 military records available for the last name Redstrom. For the veterans among your Redstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redstrom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Redstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Redstrom in 1967 was 58, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redstrom 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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