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Fjogstad Family History

Fjogstad 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: Rogstad, Jorstad, Krogstad, Skogstad, Fjerstad, Frostad, Fjelstad

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Fjogstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fjogstad 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

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There are 3 military records available for the last name Fjogstad. For the veterans among your Fjogstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fjogstad lifespan?

Average Fjogstad life expectancy in 1972 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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