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Birkedahl Family History

Birkedahl 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: Bredahl, Liljedahl, Kirkendall, Berdahl, Birkel, Birkeland, Bergdahl

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Where is the Birkedahl family from?

You can see how Birkedahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkedahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkedahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Birkedahl families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkedahl's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Birkedahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birkedahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birkedahl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Birkedahl 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 Birkedahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkedahl 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Birkedahl. 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 16 military records available for the last name Birkedahl. For the veterans among your Birkedahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkedahl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Birkedahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Birkedahl in 1965 was 74, and 85 in 2000.

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