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Kihlstrom Family History

Kihlstrom 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: Fahlstrom, Wahlstrom, Kallstrom, Dahlstrom, Sahlstrom, Hillstrom

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Where is the Kihlstrom family from?

You can see how Kihlstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kihlstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kihlstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kihlstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kihlstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kihlstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kihlstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kihlstrom. 43% of Kihlstrom men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

What Kihlstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Kihlstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kihlstrom 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Kihlstrom. 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 134 military records available for the last name Kihlstrom. For the veterans among your Kihlstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kihlstrom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Kihlstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kihlstrom in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kihlstrom 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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