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Fjelland Family History

Fjelland 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: Felland, Bjelland, Kjelland, Helland, Ferland, Yelland, Freeland

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Where is the Fjelland family from?

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

What did your Fjelland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fjelland. 63% of Fjelland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fjelland women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Fjelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fjelland 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Fjelland. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fjelland. For the veterans among your Fjelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fjelland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fjelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fjelland in 1967 was 90, and 66 in 2004.

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