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Wenstrom Family History

Wenstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Wenström): ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element (possibly from a placename element) + ström ‘current stream’.

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


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Where is the Wenstrom family from?

You can see how Wenstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Wenstrom families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wenstrom's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wenstrom families in 1911.
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What did your Wenstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wenstrom. 100% of Wenstrom 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Wenstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenstrom 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Wenstrom. 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 323 military records available for the last name Wenstrom. For the veterans among your Wenstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenstrom lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wenstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wenstrom in 1959 was 56, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenstrom 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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