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Holmstrom Family History

Holmstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Holmström): ornamental name composed of the elements holm ‘island’ (possibly from a placename) + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Holmstrom family from?

You can see how Holmstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holmstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Holmstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Holmstrom families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Holmstrom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holmstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Holmstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holmstrom. 80% of Holmstrom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Retired
    20%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Holmstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holmstrom 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Holmstrom. 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 Holmstrom. For the veterans among your Holmstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holmstrom lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Holmstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Holmstrom in 1952 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holmstrom 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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