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Dalstrom Family History

Dalstrom 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: Malstrom, Dahlstrom, Salstrom, Walstrom, Halstrom, Alstrom, Hallstrom

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Where is the Dalstrom family from?

You can see how Dalstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalstrom family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalstrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dalstrom families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalstrom's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dalstrom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalstrom 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 Dalstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalstrom. 21% of Dalstrom men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dalstrom women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dalstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalstrom 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Dalstrom. 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 99 military records available for the last name Dalstrom. For the veterans among your Dalstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalstrom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dalstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dalstrom in 1962 was 80, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalstrom 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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