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Hanstrom Family History

Hanstrom Name 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: Ranstrom, Hagstrom, Halstrom, Hanscom, Hallstrom, Branstrom, Malstrom

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Where is the Hanstrom family from?

You can see how Hanstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanstrom family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hanstrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Hanstrom family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanstrom's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hanstrom families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanstrom. 100% of Hanstrom women worked as a Cook. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Hanstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanstrom 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Hanstrom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Hanstrom. For the veterans among your Hanstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanstrom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hanstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hanstrom in 1966 was 84, and 79 in 2000.

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