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Fikstad Family History

Fikstad 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: Finstad, Falstad, Distad, Frostad, Folstad, Farstad, Winstead

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Where is the Fikstad family from?

You can see how Fikstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fikstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fikstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fikstad families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Fikstad's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Fikstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fikstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fikstad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Fikstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fikstad 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Fikstad. 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 Fikstad. For the veterans among your Fikstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fikstad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fikstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fikstad in 1965 was 68, and 71 in 2002.

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