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Wardstrom Family History

Wardstrom 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: Wahlstrom, Markstrom, Nordstrom, Sandstrom, Carlstrom, Landstrom

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Where is the Wardstrom family from?

You can see how Wardstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wardstrom family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wardstrom family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wardstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wardstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wardstrom 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 160 census records available for the last name Wardstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardstrom 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Wardstrom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wardstrom. For the veterans among your Wardstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wardstrom lifespan?

Average Wardstrom life expectancy in 2002 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wardstrom 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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