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Dahlstrom Family History

Dahlstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Dahlström): ornamental name composed of the elements dal ‘valley’ + ström ‘stream’.

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


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Where is the Dahlstrom family from?

You can see how Dahlstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dahlstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Dahlstrom families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dahlstrom's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Dahlstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Dahlstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dahlstrom. 100% of Dahlstrom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Dahlstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlstrom 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Dahlstrom. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dahlstrom. For the veterans among your Dahlstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlstrom lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dahlstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dahlstrom in 1951 was 22, and 76 in 2004.

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