History of your Surname
Get access to Elmstrom family records.Start a free trial

Elmstrom Family History

Elmstrom 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: Elfstrom, Ellstrom, Edstrom, Hellstrom, Ekstrom, Blomstrom, Holmstrom

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Elmstrom family from?

You can see how Elmstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Elmstrom families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Elmstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elmstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elmstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elmstrom. 60% of Elmstrom men worked as a Painter and 100% of Elmstrom women worked as a Stenographer. .

View Census Data for Elmstrom | Data not to scale

*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

  • Painter
    60%
  • Painting Contractor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Elmstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Elmstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmstrom census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Elmstrom

Passenger Lists

There are 199 immigration records available for the last name Elmstrom. 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.

View all Elmstrom immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Elmstrom. For the veterans among your Elmstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Elmstrom military records

You've only scratched the surface of Elmstrom family history

Discover More

What is the average Elmstrom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Elmstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elmstrom in 1962 was 93, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elmstrom

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Elmstrom family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Elmstrom last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial