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Kahlstrom Family History

Kahlstrom 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: Fahlstrom, Wahlstrom, Kallstrom, Dahlstrom, Sahlstrom, Ahlstrom

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Where is the Kahlstrom family from?

You can see how Kahlstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahlstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kahlstrom families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kahlstrom's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kahlstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahlstrom 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 Kahlstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kahlstrom. 50% of Kahlstrom men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kahlstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Kahlstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahlstrom 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Kahlstrom. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kahlstrom. For the veterans among your Kahlstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahlstrom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kahlstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kahlstrom in 1963 was 87, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahlstrom 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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