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Kwarnstrom Family History

Kwarnstrom 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: Quarnstrom, Swanstrom, Branstrom, Fernstrom, Wenstrom, Ranstrom

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Where is the Kwarnstrom family from?

You can see how Kwarnstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwarnstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kwarnstrom family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kwarnstrom's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kwarnstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwarnstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kwarnstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kwarnstrom. 100% of Kwarnstrom women worked as a Typist. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Kwarnstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwarnstrom 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kwarnstrom. 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 Kwarnstrom. For the veterans among your Kwarnstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwarnstrom lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kwarnstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kwarnstrom in 1971 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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