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Anderstrom Family History

Anderstrom 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: Sederstrom, Cederstrom, Soderstrom, Anderson, Anderton, Otterstrom

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Where is the Anderstrom family from?

You can see how Anderstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anderstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anderstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Anderstrom families living in Rhode Island. This was about 75% of all the recorded Anderstrom's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Anderstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anderstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anderstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anderstrom. 100% of Anderstrom men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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 Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Anderstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anderstrom 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Anderstrom. 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 52 military records available for the last name Anderstrom. For the veterans among your Anderstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anderstrom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Anderstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Anderstrom in 1965 was 41, and 80 in 2002.

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