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Kelstrom Family History

Kelstrom 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: Helstrom, Malstrom, Elfstrom, Renstrom, Ellstrom, Wenstrom, Okerstrom

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Where is the Kelstrom family from?

You can see how Kelstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kelstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 82% of all the recorded Kelstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kelstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelstrom 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 Kelstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelstrom. 67% of Kelstrom men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kelstrom women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kelstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Kelstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelstrom 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kelstrom. 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 87 military records available for the last name Kelstrom. For the veterans among your Kelstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelstrom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kelstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kelstrom in 1964 was 81, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelstrom 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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