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Finstrom Family History

Finstrom 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: Linstrom, Renstrom, Fernstrom, Wenstrom, Ranstrom, Lindstrom

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Where is the Finstrom family from?

You can see how Finstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finstrom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Finstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Finstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Finstrom's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Finstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finstrom 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 Finstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Finstrom. 32% of Finstrom men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Pulp Cutter
    19%
  • Service Man
    13%

What Finstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Finstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finstrom 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Finstrom. 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 139 military records available for the last name Finstrom. For the veterans among your Finstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finstrom lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Finstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Finstrom in 1944 was 30, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finstrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finstrom 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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