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Drivdahl Family History

Drivdahl 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: Rindahl, Rendahl, Rosdahl, Ringdahl, Grondahl, Bredahl, Urdahl

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Where is the Drivdahl family from?

You can see how Drivdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drivdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drivdahl families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drivdahl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drivdahl families in 1920.
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What did your Drivdahl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Drivdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drivdahl 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Drivdahl. 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 48 military records available for the last name Drivdahl. For the veterans among your Drivdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drivdahl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Drivdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Drivdahl in 1967 was 85, and 91 in 2004.

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