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Hulstrom Family History

Hulstrom 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: Holstrom, Halstrom, Helstrom, Hallstrom, Malstrom, Ellstrom

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Where is the Hulstrom family from?

You can see how Hulstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulstrom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hulstrom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Hulstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hulstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hulstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hulstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hulstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hulstrom. 50% of Hulstrom 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hulstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulstrom 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Hulstrom. 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 133 military records available for the last name Hulstrom. For the veterans among your Hulstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulstrom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hulstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hulstrom in 1966 was 61, and 68 in 2003.

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