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Fjellanger Family History

Fjellanger 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: Fellinger, Bellanger, Fillinger, Bellinger, Ellwanger, Ellinger

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Where is the Fjellanger family from?

You can see how Fjellanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fjellanger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fjellanger families living in South Dakota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fjellanger's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Fjellanger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fjellanger 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 184 census records available for the last name Fjellanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fjellanger 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Fjellanger. 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 22 military records available for the last name Fjellanger. For the veterans among your Fjellanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fjellanger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fjellanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fjellanger in 1967 was 50, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fjellanger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fjellanger 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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