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Ivesdal Family History

Ivesdal 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: Vestal, Veal, Livesay, Ives, Ikeda, Iredale, Teesdale, Sveda, Vidal

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Where is the Ivesdal family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivesdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ivesdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ivesdal. 72% of Ivesdal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Ivesdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivesdal 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Ivesdal. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ivesdal. For the veterans among your Ivesdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivesdal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ivesdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ivesdal in 1967 was 86, and 85 in 2004.

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