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Fagerholt Family History

Fagerholt 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: Aderholt, Overholt, Osterholt, Aderhold, Gerhold, Atherholt

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Where is the Fagerholt family from?

You can see how Fagerholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagerholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fagerholt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fagerholt family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Fagerholt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fagerholt families in 1880.
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What did your Fagerholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fagerholt. 100% of Fagerholt men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Fagerholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagerholt 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Fagerholt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fagerholt. For the veterans among your Fagerholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagerholt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Fagerholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fagerholt in 1960 was 42, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagerholt 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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