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Halstrom Family History

Halstrom Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Hallström and possibly also of Hällström (see Hallstrom).

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


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Where is the Halstrom family from?

You can see how Halstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Halstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Halstrom family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halstrom's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Halstrom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Halstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halstrom. 25% of Halstrom men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Halstrom women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halstrom were Farm Laborer and Housewah.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewah
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Halstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halstrom 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Halstrom. 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 251 military records available for the last name Halstrom. For the veterans among your Halstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halstrom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Halstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Halstrom in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halstrom 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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