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Forstrom Family History

Forstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Förström): ornamental name composed of the elements För- (from any of the three places called Förby in southwestern Finland) + ström ‘river’. It is found mainly in Finland where it is also spelled Forström (under influence of Swedish Forsström; see Forsstrom).

Americanized form of Swedish Forsström (see Forsstrom).

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


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Where is the Forstrom family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forstrom. 22% of Forstrom men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Forstrom women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forstrom were Electrician and Cook.

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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
    22%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forstrom 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 910 immigration records available for the last name Forstrom. 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 341 military records available for the last name Forstrom. For the veterans among your Forstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forstrom lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Forstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Forstrom in 1959 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forstrom 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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