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Norstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Norström): ornamental name probably composed of the placename element nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + the ornamental element ström ‘river’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nordstrom, Forstrom, Ostrom, Bostrom, Lofstrom, Nystrom, Borgstrom

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Where is the Norstrom family from?

You can see how Norstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Norstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 41 Norstrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 39% of all the recorded Norstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Norstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Norstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Norstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Norstrom. 30% of Norstrom men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Norstrom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Norstrom were Carpenter 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Norstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norstrom 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Norstrom. 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 229 military records available for the last name Norstrom. For the veterans among your Norstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Norstrom lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Norstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Norstrom in 1956 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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