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Liesendahl Family History

Liesendahl 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: Rosendahl, Liljedahl, Lindahl, Rendahl, Sandahl, Sundahl, Meisenzahl

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Where is the Liesendahl family from?

You can see how Liesendahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liesendahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Liesendahl families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Liesendahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Liesendahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liesendahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Liesendahl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Liesendahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liesendahl 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Liesendahl. 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 31 military records available for the last name Liesendahl. For the veterans among your Liesendahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liesendahl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Liesendahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Liesendahl in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2001.

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