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Leirdahl Family History

Leirdahl 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: Berdahl, Lindahl, Erdahl, Rendahl, Beardall, Nordahl, Jordahl

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Where is the Leirdahl family from?

You can see how Leirdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leirdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leirdahl family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Leirdahl's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Leirdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leirdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leirdahl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Leirdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leirdahl 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Leirdahl. 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 8 military records available for the last name Leirdahl. For the veterans among your Leirdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leirdahl lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Leirdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Leirdahl in 1978 was 81, and 65 in 1994.

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