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Zimdahl Family History

Zimdahl 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: Omdahl, Amdahl, Rindahl, Wigdahl, Lindahl, Zimdars, Hildahl, Kildahl

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Where is the Zimdahl family from?

You can see how Zimdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimdahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zimdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zimdahl families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zimdahl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zimdahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zimdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zimdahl. 50% of Zimdahl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zimdahl women worked as a Servant. .

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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
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Zimdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimdahl 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Zimdahl. 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 67 military records available for the last name Zimdahl. For the veterans among your Zimdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimdahl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zimdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zimdahl in 1955 was 55, and 60 in 2004.

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