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Holstrom Family History

Holstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Holström): possibly a variant of Holmström see Holmstrom.

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


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Where is the Holstrom family from?

You can see how Holstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Holstrom families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Holstrom's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Holstrom families in 1911.
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What did your Holstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Holstrom. 50% of Holstrom 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Holstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Holstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holstrom 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Holstrom. 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 593 military records available for the last name Holstrom. For the veterans among your Holstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holstrom lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Holstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holstrom in 1954 was 40, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holstrom 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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