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Walstrom Family History

Walstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Walström): variant of Wallström (see Wallstrom) and its cognate Wahlström (see Wahlstrom) and in North America (also) an altered form of these.

The surname Walström is very rare in Sweden.

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


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Where is the Walstrom family from?

You can see how Walstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Walstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Walstrom families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walstrom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Walstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walstrom. 16% of Walstrom men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Walstrom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walstrom were Truck Driver 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
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Walstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walstrom 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 918 immigration records available for the last name Walstrom. 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 675 military records available for the last name Walstrom. For the veterans among your Walstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walstrom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Walstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Walstrom in 1955 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walstrom 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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