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Nestrom Family History

Nestrom 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: Westrom, Nystrom, Newstrom, Strom, Nestor, Westrum, Mostrom, Renstrom

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Where is the Nestrom family from?

You can see how Nestrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nestrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nestrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nestrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Nestrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nestrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nestrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nestrom ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nestrom ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Nestrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nestrom 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Nestrom. 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 21 military records available for the last name Nestrom. For the veterans among your Nestrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nestrom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1989, in the United States, Nestrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nestrom in 1962 was 82, and 86 in 1989.

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