Re: Immigrant from Norway
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Immigrant from Norway
Linda Spencer 7/15/04
How old was he when he arrived, and what names do you have him under?Everything is a clue - Norwegians often took farm names as last names when they emigrated.
If he is related to your mention of Palmer J. Fieldse in your other post, is this him in 1880?
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Nels FJELDSE Self M Male W 35 NOR Cabinet Maker NOR NOR
Nicoline FJELDSE Wife M Female W 26 NOR Keeping House NOR NOR
Palmer FJELDSE Son S Male W 6 IL At Home NOR NOR
Jennie FJELDSE Dau S Female W 4 IL At Home NOR NOR
Harry FJELDSE Son S Male W 2 IL At Home NOR NOR
Source Information:
Census Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Family History Library Film 1254196
NA Film Number T9-0196
Page Number 523B
There is a name/farm Fjeldseth which might be related to this.
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