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Fjelde Family History

Fjelde 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: Mjelde, Felde, Fjeld, Field, Feld, Fields, Jelle, Fede, Velde, Hjelle

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Where is the Fjelde family from?

You can see how Fjelde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fjelde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fjelde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fjelde family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fjelde's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fjelde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fjelde 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 Fjelde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fjelde. 100% of Fjelde men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fjelde women worked as a Farm Work.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Work
    100%

What Fjelde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Fjelde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fjelde 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Fjelde. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fjelde. For the veterans among your Fjelde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fjelde lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Fjelde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fjelde in 1961 was 57, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fjelde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fjelde 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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