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Elstrom Family History

Elstrom 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: Elfstrom, Ellstrom, Edstrom, Ekstrom, Enstrom, Alstrom, Helstrom

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Where is the Elstrom family from?

You can see how Elstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Elstrom families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elstrom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elstrom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elstrom 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 Elstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elstrom. 28% of Elstrom men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elstrom women worked as a Maid.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Elevator Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Elstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elstrom 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Elstrom. 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 103 military records available for the last name Elstrom. For the veterans among your Elstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elstrom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Elstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elstrom in 1965 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elstrom 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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