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Wangstrom Family History

Wangstrom 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: Wenstrom, Ranstrom, Wahlstrom, Hagstrom, Haggstrom, Swanstrom

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Where is the Wangstrom family from?

You can see how Wangstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wangstrom family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wangstrom's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wangstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wangstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Wangstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangstrom 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wangstrom. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wangstrom. For the veterans among your Wangstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangstrom lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Wangstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wangstrom in 1974 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangstrom 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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