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Lerdal Family History

Lerdal 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: Cerda, Leal, Lordan, Berdahl, Wersal, Serda, Derda, Leidel, Herda

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Where is the Lerdal family from?

You can see how Lerdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lerdal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lerdal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lerdal family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Lerdal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lerdal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lerdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lerdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lerdal. 100% of Lerdal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lerdal women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Lerdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lerdal 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 Lerdal. 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 30 military records available for the last name Lerdal. For the veterans among your Lerdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lerdal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Lerdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lerdal in 1969 was 85, and 66 in 2004.

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