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Bellstrom Family History

Bellstrom 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: Ellstrom, Hellstrom, Hallstrom, Elfstrom, Kallstrom, Bergstrom

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Where is the Bellstrom family from?

You can see how Bellstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bellstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bellstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bellstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bellstrom ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bellstrom ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Bellstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellstrom 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 Bellstrom. 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 46 military records available for the last name Bellstrom. For the veterans among your Bellstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellstrom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bellstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bellstrom in 1966 was 88, and 92 in 2003.

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