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Challstrom Family History

Challstrom 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: Hallstrom, Kallstrom, Hellstrom, Carlstrom, Hillstrom, Halstrom

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Where is the Challstrom family from?

You can see how Challstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Challstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Challstrom families living in California. This was about 24% of all the recorded Challstrom's in USA. California had the highest population of Challstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Challstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Challstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Challstrom. 67% of Challstrom men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Challstrom women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Challstrom were Farm Hand and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Hand
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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What Challstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Challstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Challstrom 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Challstrom. 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 70 military records available for the last name Challstrom. For the veterans among your Challstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Challstrom lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Challstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Challstrom in 1958 was 29, and 91 in 2004.

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