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Renstrom Family History

Renstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Renström): ornamental name composed of the elements ren ‘reindeer’ (or Ren- from placenames such as Renum in southern Finland or Renträsk in Sweden)

+ ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Renstrom family from?

You can see how Renstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renstrom family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Renstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Renstrom family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Renstrom's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Renstrom families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Renstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Renstrom. 26% of Renstrom men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Renstrom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Renstrom were Laborer 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
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Renstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renstrom 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 Renstrom. 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 819 military records available for the last name Renstrom. For the veterans among your Renstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renstrom lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Renstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Renstrom in 1951 was 23, and 83 in 2004.

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