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Carlstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Carlström): ornamental name composed of the personal name Carl + ström ‘stream’.

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


Similar surnames: Malstrom, Wahlstrom, Dahlstrom, Markstrom, Ahlstrom, Kallstrom

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Where is the Carlstrom family from?

You can see how Carlstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Carlstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Carlstrom families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carlstrom's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Carlstrom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carlstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Carlstrom. 75% of Carlstrom 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
    75%
  • Labourer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Carlstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlstrom 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Carlstrom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carlstrom. For the veterans among your Carlstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlstrom lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Carlstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Carlstrom in 1942 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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