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Norstrom Family History

Norstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Norström): ornamental name probably composed of the placename element nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’.

It combines this with the ornamental element ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Norstrom family from?

You can see how Norstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Norstrom families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Norstrom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Norstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Norstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Norstrom. 100% of Norstrom men worked as a Wood Machinist and 100% of Norstrom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Norstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Norstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norstrom 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 Norstrom. 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 229 military records available for the last name Norstrom. For the veterans among your Norstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norstrom lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Norstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Norstrom in 1956 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Norstrom 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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