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Eldstrom Family History

Eldstrom Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Elfstrom, Ellstrom, Edstrom, Hellstrom, Hedstrom, Ekstrom, Lidstrom

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Where is the Eldstrom family from?

You can see how Eldstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Eldstrom families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Eldstrom families living in British Columbia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Eldstrom's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Eldstrom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eldstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eldstrom. 100% of Eldstrom 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Eldstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldstrom 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Eldstrom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eldstrom. For the veterans among your Eldstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldstrom lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Eldstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eldstrom in 1971 was 65, and 52 in 2001.

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