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Okerstrom Family History

Okerstrom Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Åkerström (see Akerstrom).

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


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Where is the Okerstrom family from?

You can see how Okerstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okerstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Okerstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Okerstrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 52% of all the recorded Okerstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Okerstrom families in 1880.
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What did your Okerstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okerstrom. 23% of Okerstrom men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Okerstrom women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okerstrom were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Okerstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Okerstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okerstrom 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Okerstrom. 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 469 military records available for the last name Okerstrom. For the veterans among your Okerstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okerstrom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Okerstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Okerstrom in 1955 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okerstrom 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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