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Newstrom Family History

Newstrom Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Nyström (see Nystrom).

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


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Where is the Newstrom family from?

You can see how Newstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newstrom family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Newstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Newstrom family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newstrom's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Newstrom families in 1841.
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What did your Newstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newstrom. 15% of Newstrom men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Newstrom women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newstrom were Foreman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Newstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newstrom 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Newstrom. 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 353 military records available for the last name Newstrom. For the veterans among your Newstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newstrom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Newstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Newstrom in 1955 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newstrom 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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