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Karstrom Family History

Karstrom 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: Malstrom, Ranstrom, Safstrom, Okerstrom, Hagstrom, Kallstrom

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Where is the Karstrom family from?

You can see how Karstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Karstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karstrom 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Karstrom. 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 Karstrom. For the veterans among your Karstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karstrom lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Karstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Karstrom in 1969 was 79, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karstrom 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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