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Shelstrom Family History

Shelstrom 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: Helstrom, Hellstrom, Hedstrom, Holstrom, Stenstrom, Sahlstrom

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Where is the Shelstrom family from?

You can see how Shelstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shelstrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shelstrom families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shelstrom's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shelstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Shelstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelstrom 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shelstrom. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shelstrom. For the veterans among your Shelstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelstrom lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Shelstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shelstrom in 1971 was 79, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelstrom 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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