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Sjostrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Sjöström): ornamental name composed of the elements sjö ‘sea lake’ + ström ‘river’.

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


Similar surnames: Bostrom, Ostrom, Salstrom, Safstrom, Swanstrom, Lofstrom, Wikstrom

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Where is the Sjostrom family from?

You can see how Sjostrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjostrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sjostrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Sjostrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sjostrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sjostrom families in 1880.
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What did your Sjostrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sjostrom. 100% of Sjostrom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sjostrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjostrom 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sjostrom. 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 629 military records available for the last name Sjostrom. For the veterans among your Sjostrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjostrom lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sjostrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sjostrom in 1946 was 38, and 63 in 2004.

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