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Nystrom Family History

Nystrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Nyström): ornamental name composed of the elements ny ‘new’ + ström ‘river’. Compare Newstrom.

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


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Where is the Nystrom family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nystrom. 100% of Nystrom 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Nystrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nystrom 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Nystrom. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Nystrom. For the veterans among your Nystrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nystrom lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nystrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nystrom in 1943 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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