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Fjermestad Family History

Fjermestad 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: Fjerstad, Fjelstad, Hjelmstad, Jorstad, Smestad, Erstad, Ellestad

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Where is the Fjermestad family from?

You can see how Fjermestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fjermestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fjermestad families living in North Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fjermestad's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Fjermestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fjermestad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fjermestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fjermestad. 50% of Fjermestad men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Fjermestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Fjermestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fjermestad 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Fjermestad. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fjermestad. For the veterans among your Fjermestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fjermestad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fjermestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fjermestad in 1966 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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