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Almstrom Family History

Almstrom 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: Malmstrom, Alstrom, Hallstrom, Malstrom, Elfstrom, Ellstrom

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Where is the Almstrom family from?

You can see how Almstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Almstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Almstrom families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Almstrom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Almstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Almstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Almstrom. 67% of Almstrom men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Almstrom women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Almstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almstrom 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Almstrom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Almstrom. For the veterans among your Almstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almstrom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Almstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Almstrom in 1963 was 81, and 27 in 2004.

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