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Forsstrom Family History

Forsstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Forsström): ornamental name composed of the elements fors ‘rapids waterfall’ + ström ‘river’.

It is also common in Finland.

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


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Where is the Forsstrom family from?

You can see how Forsstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsstrom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Forsstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Forsstrom family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsstrom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Forsstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Forsstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forsstrom. 50% of Forsstrom men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Forsstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Forsstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsstrom 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 896 immigration records available for the last name Forsstrom. 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 107 military records available for the last name Forsstrom. For the veterans among your Forsstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsstrom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Forsstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Forsstrom in 1962 was 76, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsstrom 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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