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Brandstrom Family History

Brandstrom 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: Branstrom, Ranstrom, Grundstrom, Granstrom, Sandstrom, Landstrom

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Where is the Brandstrom family from?

You can see how Brandstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brandstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brandstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Brandstrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 26% of all the recorded Brandstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brandstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brandstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brandstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brandstrom. 56% of Brandstrom men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    56%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farm Labor
    23%
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Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Brandstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brandstrom 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 709 immigration records available for the last name Brandstrom. 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 129 military records available for the last name Brandstrom. For the veterans among your Brandstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brandstrom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Brandstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brandstrom in 1955 was 52, and 87 in 2003.

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