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Sordal Family History

Sordal 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: Jordal, Jordan, Korda, Koral, Corda, Portal, Sandal, Corral, Nordahl

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Where is the Sordal family from?

You can see how Sordal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sordal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sordal family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sordal's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Sordal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sordal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sordal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Sordal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sordal 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Sordal. 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 37 military records available for the last name Sordal. For the veterans among your Sordal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sordal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Sordal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sordal in 1965 was 85, and 70 in 1996.

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