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Fjalstad Family History

Fjalstad Name 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: Falstad, Fjelstad, Balstad, Fjerstad, Alstad, Walstad, Folstad

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Where is the Fjalstad family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fjalstad 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 Fjalstad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Fjalstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fjalstad 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Fjalstad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Fjalstad. For the veterans among your Fjalstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fjalstad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fjalstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fjalstad in 1965 was 70, and 76 in 2002.

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