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Wahlstrom Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Dahlstrom, Ahlstrom, Sahlstrom, Malstrom, Fahlstrom, Carlstrom

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Where is the Wahlstrom family from?

You can see how Wahlstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahlstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wahlstrom families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahlstrom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wahlstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Wahlstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wahlstrom. 22% of Wahlstrom men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Wahlstrom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wahlstrom were Machinist and Secretary. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Secretary
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wahlstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlstrom 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wahlstrom. 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 Wahlstrom. For the veterans among your Wahlstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlstrom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wahlstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Wahlstrom in 1955 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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