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Boostrom Family History

Boostrom 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: Bostrom, Brostrom, Mostrom, Borgstrom, Bystrom, Norstrom, Forstrom

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Where is the Boostrom family from?

You can see how Boostrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boostrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boostrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Boostrom families living in Illinois. This was about 69% of all the recorded Boostrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boostrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boostrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boostrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boostrom. 54% of Boostrom men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Boostrom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boostrom were Farmer and Clerical. .

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerical
    50%
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Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Boostrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boostrom 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Boostrom. 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 149 military records available for the last name Boostrom. For the veterans among your Boostrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boostrom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Boostrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Boostrom in 1965 was 68, and 77 in 2001.

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