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Fagerstrom Family History

Fagerstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Fagerström): ornamental name composed of the elements fager ‘beautiful’ + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Fagerstrom family from?

You can see how Fagerstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagerstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fagerstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fagerstrom family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fagerstrom's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Fagerstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Fagerstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fagerstrom. 19% of Fagerstrom men worked as a Carpenter and 24% of Fagerstrom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fagerstrom were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Secretary
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fagerstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagerstrom 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fagerstrom. 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 557 military records available for the last name Fagerstrom. For the veterans among your Fagerstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagerstrom lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fagerstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fagerstrom in 1961 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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