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Sjostrand Family History

Sjostrand Surname Meaning

Swedish (Sjöstrand): ornamental name composed of sjö ‘sea lake’ + strand ‘shore’.

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


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Where is the Sjostrand family from?

You can see how Sjostrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjostrand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sjostrand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sjostrand families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sjostrand's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sjostrand families in 1880.
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What did your Sjostrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sjostrand. 46% of Sjostrand men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Proprietor
    10%

What Sjostrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Sjostrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjostrand 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 Sjostrand. 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 113 military records available for the last name Sjostrand. For the veterans among your Sjostrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjostrand lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sjostrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sjostrand in 1963 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjostrand 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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