Malmstrom Family History

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Malmstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Malmström): ornamental name composed of the elements malm ‘ore’ + ström ‘river’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Malstrom, Markstrom, Holmstrom, Kallstrom, Hallstrom, Salstrom

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Malmstrom Family Origin

Where is the Malmstrom family from?

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You can see how Malmstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malmstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Malmstrom families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Malmstrom families living in Utah. This was about 32% of all the recorded Malmstrom's in the USA. Utah had the highest population of Malmstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malmstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Malmstrom Family Occupations

What did your Malmstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer, Book Agent and Clerk In Lumber Yard were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Malmstrom. A less common occupation for the Malmstrom family was In Wire Mill. The most common Malmstrom occupation in the USA was Farmer. 38% of Malmstrom's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    38%

  • Book Agent

    13%

  • Clerk In Lumber Yard

    13%

  • In Wire Mill

    13%

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

Malmstrom Historical Records

What Malmstrom family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Malmstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malmstrom census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Malmstrom. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Malmstrom. For the veterans among your Malmstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Malmstrom Life Expectancy

What is the average Malmstrom lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Malmstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Malmstrom in 1942 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malmstrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malmstrom ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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