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Holstrom Family History

Holstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Holström): possibly a variant of Holmström see Holmstrom.

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


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Where is the Holstrom family from?

You can see how Holstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Holstrom families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Holstrom's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Holstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Holstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holstrom. 20% of Holstrom men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Holstrom women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holstrom were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

What Holstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Holstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holstrom 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Holstrom. 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 593 military records available for the last name Holstrom. For the veterans among your Holstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holstrom lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Holstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holstrom in 1954 was 40, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holstrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holstrom 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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