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Northstrum Family History

Northstrum 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: Northrup, Norstrom, Nordstrom, Northam, Northup, Nothstein, Borgstrom

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Where is the Northstrum family from?

You can see how Northstrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northstrum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Northstrum family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Northstrum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Northstrum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northstrum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Northstrum ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Northstrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northstrum 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Northstrum. 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 24 military records available for the last name Northstrum. For the veterans among your Northstrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northstrum lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1990, in the United States, Northstrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Northstrum in 1949 was 38, and 82 in 1990.

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