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Fjelsta Family History

Fjelsta 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: Fjelstad, Festa, Fjerstad, Jelsma, Cuesta, Testa, Shelstad, Ferlita

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Where is the Fjelsta family from?

You can see how Fjelsta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fjelsta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fjelsta families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fjelsta's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fjelsta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fjelsta 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 33 census records available for the last name Fjelsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fjelsta 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fjelsta. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fjelsta. For the veterans among your Fjelsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fjelsta lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Fjelsta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fjelsta in 1972 was 82, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fjelsta 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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