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Belstrom Family History

Belstrom 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: Helstrom, Malstrom, Elfstrom, Renstrom, Beltram, Ellstrom, Wenstrom

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Where is the Belstrom family from?

You can see how Belstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belstrom families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Belstrom families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Belstrom's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Belstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Belstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Music Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belstrom. 100% of Belstrom men worked as a Music Teacher.

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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

  • Music Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Belstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belstrom 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Belstrom. 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 16 military records available for the last name Belstrom. For the veterans among your Belstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belstrom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Belstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Belstrom in 1967 was 89, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belstrom 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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