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Estrem Family History

Estrem Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Østrem (see Ostrem).

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


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Where is the Estrem family from?

You can see how Estrem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estrem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Estrem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Estrem families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Estrem's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Estrem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estrem 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 Estrem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estrem. 55% of Estrem men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Estrem women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estrem were Student and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Student
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Estrem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Estrem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estrem 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Estrem. 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 146 military records available for the last name Estrem. For the veterans among your Estrem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estrem lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Estrem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Estrem in 1957 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estrem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estrem 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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