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Egelstrom Family History

Egelstrom 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: Ellstrom, Segerstrom, Helstrom, Egelston, Gelston, Hallstrom

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Where is the Egelstrom family from?

You can see how Egelstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egelstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Egelstrom families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Egelstrom family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Egelstrom's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Egelstrom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Egelstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egelstrom 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Egelstrom. 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 military records available for the last name Egelstrom. For the veterans among your Egelstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egelstrom lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Egelstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Egelstrom in 1975 was 74, and 81 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egelstrom 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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