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Fahlstedt Family History

Fahlstedt 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: Ahlstedt, Mahlstedt, Carlstedt, Falstad, Sandstedt, Fahlstrom

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Where is the Fahlstedt family from?

You can see how Fahlstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fahlstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fahlstedt families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fahlstedt's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Fahlstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahlstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fahlstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Journeyman Tailor was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fahlstedt. 100% of Fahlstedt men worked as a Journeyman Tailor.

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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 1939

  • Journeyman Tailor
    100%

What Fahlstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Fahlstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahlstedt 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Fahlstedt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Fahlstedt. For the veterans among your Fahlstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahlstedt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Fahlstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fahlstedt in 1966 was 60, and 100 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fahlstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fahlstedt 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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