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Lordahl Family History

Lordahl 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: Nordahl, Jordahl, Lovdahl, Lodahl, Lofdahl, Rosdahl, Opdahl, Omdahl

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Where is the Lordahl family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lordahl 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 Lordahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lordahl. 100% of Lordahl 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Lordahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lordahl 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Lordahl. 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 34 military records available for the last name Lordahl. For the veterans among your Lordahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lordahl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lordahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lordahl in 1968 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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