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Fjelstrom Family History

Fjelstrom 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: Fahlstrom, Helstrom, Hallstrom, Malstrom, Fjelstad, Elfstrom

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Where is the Fjelstrom family from?

You can see how Fjelstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fjelstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fjelstrom family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Fjelstrom's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Fjelstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fjelstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fjelstrom ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fjelstrom ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Fjelstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fjelstrom 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fjelstrom. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fjelstrom. For the veterans among your Fjelstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fjelstrom lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Fjelstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fjelstrom in 1974 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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