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Lagerstrom Family History

Lagerstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Lagerström): ornamental name composed of the elements lager ‘laurel’ + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Lagerstrom family from?

You can see how Lagerstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lagerstrom family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lagerstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lagerstrom family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Lagerstrom's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Lagerstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Lagerstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lagerstrom. 15% of Lagerstrom men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Lagerstrom women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lagerstrom were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lagerstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lagerstrom 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lagerstrom. 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 420 military records available for the last name Lagerstrom. For the veterans among your Lagerstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lagerstrom lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lagerstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lagerstrom in 1945 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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