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Bystrom Family History

Bystrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Byström): ornamental name composed of the elements by ‘hamlet farm’ + ström ‘stream’.

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


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Where is the Bystrom family from?

You can see how Bystrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bystrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bystrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Bystrom families living in Alberta. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bystrom's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bystrom families in 1911.
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What did your Bystrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bystrom. 100% of Bystrom men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bystrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bystrom 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bystrom. 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 489 military records available for the last name Bystrom. For the veterans among your Bystrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bystrom lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bystrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bystrom in 1949 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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