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Ardahl Family History

Ardahl 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: Amdahl, Urdahl, Erdahl, Dahl, Sandahl, Opdahl, Andal, Nordahl

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Ardahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ardahl 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Ardahl. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Ardahl. For the veterans among your Ardahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ardahl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Ardahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ardahl in 1973 was 78, and 68 in 1999.

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