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Ulstrom Family History

Ulstrom 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: Alstrom, Strom, Mostrom, Malstrom, Elfstrom, Ellstrom, Rystrom

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Where is the Ulstrom family from?

You can see how Ulstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ulstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ulstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ulstrom family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ulstrom's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ulstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ulstrom 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 118 census records available for the last name Ulstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ulstrom 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ulstrom. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ulstrom. For the veterans among your Ulstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ulstrom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ulstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ulstrom in 1965 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ulstrom 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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