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Fagersten Family History

Fagersten 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: Gersten, Feuerstein, Hoversten, Gerstein, Gerster, Kersten, Gerten

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Where is the Fagersten family from?

You can see how Fagersten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagersten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fagersten families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fagersten's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fagersten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagersten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fagersten ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Fagersten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagersten 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Fagersten. 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 42 military records available for the last name Fagersten. For the veterans among your Fagersten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagersten lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Fagersten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fagersten in 1969 was 86, and 82 in 2002.

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