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Wallstrom Family History

Wallstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Wallström): ornamental name composed of (an altered form) of the elements vall ‘grassy bank pasture’ + ström ‘stream’.

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


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Where is the Wallstrom family from?

You can see how Wallstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wallstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wallstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wallstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wallstrom families in 1880.
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What did your Wallstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wallstrom. 20% of Wallstrom men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wallstrom women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wallstrom were Grinder and Cook.

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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
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Grinder
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Wallstrom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wallstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wallstrom in 1964 was 73, and 66 in 2003.

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