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Fallstrom Family History

Fallstrom 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, Fahlstrom, Kallstrom, Malstrom, Ellstrom, Wahlstrom

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Where is the Fallstrom family from?

You can see how Fallstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fallstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fallstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fallstrom family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Fallstrom's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Fallstrom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fallstrom 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 Fallstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fallstrom. 50% of Fallstrom men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Fallstrom women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fallstrom were Farm Operator and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Farm Operator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Cashier
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Fallstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fallstrom 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Fallstrom. 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 177 military records available for the last name Fallstrom. For the veterans among your Fallstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fallstrom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Fallstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fallstrom in 1955 was 63, and 80 in 2003.

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