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Pilstrom Family History

Pilstrom 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: Malstrom, Ellstrom, Holstrom, Lidstrom, Wistrom, Wikstrom, Hillstrom

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Where is the Pilstrom family from?

You can see how Pilstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilstrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pilstrom families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pilstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pilstrom ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Pilstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilstrom 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Pilstrom. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pilstrom. For the veterans among your Pilstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilstrom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1978, in the United States, Pilstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pilstrom in 1968 was 74, and 97 in 1978.

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