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Gyllstrom Family History

Gyllstrom 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: Hallstrom, Ellstrom, Kallstrom, Hellstrom, Hillstrom, Malstrom

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Where is the Gyllstrom family from?

You can see how Gyllstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyllstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gyllstrom families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gyllstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gyllstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyllstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Gyllstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyllstrom 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Gyllstrom. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gyllstrom. For the veterans among your Gyllstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyllstrom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gyllstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gyllstrom in 1965 was 68, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyllstrom 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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