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Rystrom Family History

Rystrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Ryström): ornamental name composed of the elements ryd ‘woodland clearing’ + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Rystrom family from?

You can see how Rystrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rystrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rystrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Rystrom families living in Nebraska. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rystrom's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rystrom families in 1880.
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What did your Rystrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rystrom. 44% of Rystrom men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rystrom women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rystrom were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Rystrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rystrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rystrom 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Rystrom. 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 89 military records available for the last name Rystrom. For the veterans among your Rystrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rystrom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rystrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rystrom in 1963 was 84, and 58 in 2004.

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