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Fjellstedt Family History

Fjellstedt 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: Fjelstad, Vollstedt, Nienstedt, Hellstern, Fjerstad, Ahlstedt

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Where is the Fjellstedt family from?

You can see how Fjellstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fjellstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fjellstedt family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fjellstedt's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Fjellstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fjellstedt 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 38 census records available for the last name Fjellstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fjellstedt 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Fjellstedt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fjellstedt. For the veterans among your Fjellstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fjellstedt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Fjellstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fjellstedt in 1974 was 78, and 24 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fjellstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fjellstedt 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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