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Fjelstad Family History

Fjelstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms so named from fjell ‘mountain rock’.

It combines the elements fjell and stad, with stad originating from Old Norse stathr.

The term stad translates to ‘farmstead dwelling’.

This naming convention reflects the geographical features of the areas where these farms are located.

As a result, the name serves as a marker of both place and heritage in Norwegian culture.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fjelstad family from?

You can see how Fjelstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fjelstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fjelstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Fjelstad families living in Minnesota. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fjelstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fjelstad families in 1880.
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What did your Fjelstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fjelstad. 41% of Fjelstad men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Fjelstad women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fjelstad were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fjelstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fjelstad 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Fjelstad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 337 military records available for the last name Fjelstad. For the veterans among your Fjelstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fjelstad lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fjelstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fjelstad in 1953 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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