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Upperstrom Family History

Upperstrom 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: Otterstrom, Okerstrom, Sederstrom, Fagerstrom, Lagerstrom, Cederstrom

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Where is the Upperstrom family from?

You can see how Upperstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upperstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Upperstrom family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Upperstrom's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Upperstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upperstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Upperstrom ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Upperstrom ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Upperstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upperstrom 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Upperstrom. 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 13 military records available for the last name Upperstrom. For the veterans among your Upperstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upperstrom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Upperstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Upperstrom in 1966 was 82, and 62 in 2002.

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