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Sjolseth Family History

Sjolseth 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: Joseph, Helseth, Roseth, Borseth, Halseth, Stenseth, Forseth

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Where is the Sjolseth family from?

You can see how Sjolseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjolseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sjolseth families living in Washington. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sjolseth's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Sjolseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sjolseth 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 Sjolseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sjolseth. 100% of Sjolseth 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sjolseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Sjolseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjolseth 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Sjolseth. 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 69 military records available for the last name Sjolseth. For the veterans among your Sjolseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjolseth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Sjolseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sjolseth in 1965 was 74, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sjolseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjolseth 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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