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Ellstrom Family History

Ellstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Ellström): ornamental name composed of an uncertain first element (perhaps from eld ‘fire’) + ström ‘stream current’.

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


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Where is the Ellstrom family from?

You can see how Ellstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Ellstrom families living in Manitoba. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ellstrom's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ellstrom families in 1911.
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What did your Ellstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ellstrom. 100% of Ellstrom 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Ellstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellstrom 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ellstrom. 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 357 military records available for the last name Ellstrom. For the veterans among your Ellstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellstrom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ellstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ellstrom in 1955 was 52, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellstrom 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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