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Brusdahl Family History

Brusdahl 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: Rosdahl, Bredahl, Brush, Rendahl, Grondahl, Sundahl, Bruehl, Brustad

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Where is the Brusdahl family from?

You can see how Brusdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brusdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brusdahl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brusdahl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brusdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brusdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brusdahl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brusdahl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Brusdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brusdahl 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Brusdahl. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brusdahl. For the veterans among your Brusdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brusdahl lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Brusdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brusdahl in 1996 was 75, and 64 in 1999.

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