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Dahlstrum Family History

Dahlstrum Surname 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: Dahlstrom, Fahlstrom, Wahlstrom, Sahlstrom, Ahlstrom, Hallstrom

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Where is the Dahlstrum family from?

You can see how Dahlstrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlstrum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahlstrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dahlstrum family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dahlstrum's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dahlstrum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Dahlstrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlstrum 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dahlstrum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Dahlstrum. For the veterans among your Dahlstrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlstrum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Dahlstrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dahlstrum in 1969 was 68, and 60 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahlstrum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahlstrum 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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