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Vaksdal Family History

Vaksdal 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: Vandal, Vadas, Vajda, Takeda, Baksa, Van Dam, Pascal, Vasil, Sandal

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Where is the Vaksdal family from?

You can see how Vaksdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaksdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vaksdal families living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vaksdal's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Vaksdal families in 1920.
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What did your Vaksdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vaksdal. 50% of Vaksdal men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Vaksdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaksdal 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Vaksdal. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vaksdal. For the veterans among your Vaksdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaksdal lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Vaksdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vaksdal in 1976 was 90, and 80 in 1999.

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