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Fjell Family History

Fjell 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: Fell, Fjeld, Foell, Bell, Field, Hell, Fall, Knell, Sell, Tell

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Where is the Fjell family from?

You can see how Fjell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fjell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fjell families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fjell's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Fjell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fjell 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 Fjell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ranch Help was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fjell. 43% of Fjell men worked as a Ranch Help. .

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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

  • Ranch Help
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Painter
    29%
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What Fjell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Fjell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fjell 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Fjell. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fjell. For the veterans among your Fjell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fjell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Fjell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fjell in 1967 was 62, and 87 in 2002.

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