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Haggstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Häggström): ornamental name composed of the elements hägg ‘bird cherry’ (in many cases from placenames beginning with Hägg-) + ström ‘river’. Compare Hegstrom .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hagstrom, Hallstrom, Markstrom, Hellstrom, Fagerstrom, Sandstrom

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Where is the Haggstrom family from?

You can see how Haggstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haggstrom family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Haggstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Haggstrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Haggstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Haggstrom families in 1880.
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What did your Haggstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haggstrom. 35% of Haggstrom men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Haggstrom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haggstrom were Foreman and Librarian. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Librarian
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haggstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haggstrom 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Haggstrom. 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 237 military records available for the last name Haggstrom. For the veterans among your Haggstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haggstrom lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Haggstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Haggstrom in 1945 was 22, and 85 in 2004.

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