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Salstrom Family History

Salstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Salström): ornamental name composed of sal ‘large room hall’ (or of the same element taken from a placename) + ström ‘river’.

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


Similar surnames: Sahlstrom, Safstrom, Malstrom, Sandstrom, Sjostrom, Swanstrom

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Where is the Salstrom family from?

You can see how Salstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Salstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Salstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Salstrom families in 1880.
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What did your Salstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salstrom. 24% of Salstrom men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Salstrom women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salstrom were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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
    24%
  • Attendant
    20%
  • Agent
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salstrom 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Salstrom. 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 308 military records available for the last name Salstrom. For the veterans among your Salstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salstrom lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Salstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Salstrom in 1957 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

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