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Olstrom Family History

Olstrom 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, Ostrom, Alstrom, Strom, Mostrom, Ostrow, Malstrom, Ostrem

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Where is the Olstrom family from?

You can see how Olstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olstrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Olstrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 32% of all the recorded Olstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Olstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olstrom. 50% of Olstrom men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Olstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olstrom 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Olstrom. 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 28 military records available for the last name Olstrom. For the veterans among your Olstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olstrom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Olstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Olstrom in 1964 was 65, and 73 in 2003.

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