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Hallstrom Family History

Hallstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish: (Hallström): ornamental name composed of the (placename) elements hall ‘hall’ or ‘rock’ (see Hall) + ström ‘river’. Compare Halstrom.

(Hällström): ornamental name composed of the elements häll ‘(flat) rock’ + ström ‘river’. Compare Hellstrom.

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


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Where is the Hallstrom family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hallstrom. 19% of Hallstrom men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Hallstrom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hallstrom were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Hallstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hallstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallstrom 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hallstrom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hallstrom. For the veterans among your Hallstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallstrom lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hallstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hallstrom in 1944 was 35, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hallstrom 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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