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Woodstrom Family History

Woodstrom 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: Nordstrom, Woolston, Woodrow, Mostrom, Sundstrom, Woodson, Borgstrom

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Where is the Woodstrom family from?

You can see how Woodstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Woodstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Woodstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Woodstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woodstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woodstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woodstrom. 22% of Woodstrom men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Janitor
    15%
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Woodstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodstrom 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Woodstrom. 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 21 military records available for the last name Woodstrom. For the veterans among your Woodstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodstrom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Woodstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Woodstrom in 1968 was 89, and 76 in 1998.

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