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Cederstrom Family History

Cederstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Cederström): ornamental name composed of the elements ceder ‘cedar’ + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Cederstrom family from?

You can see how Cederstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cederstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cederstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Cederstrom families living in Utah. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cederstrom's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Cederstrom families in 1880.
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What did your Cederstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cederstrom. 25% of Cederstrom men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cederstrom women worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Accountant
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Cederstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cederstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cederstrom 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Cederstrom. 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 305 military records available for the last name Cederstrom. For the veterans among your Cederstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cederstrom lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Cederstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cederstrom in 1961 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cederstrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cederstrom 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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