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Samdahl Family History

Samdahl 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: Sandahl, Amdahl, Sandall, Sandal, Sundahl, Omdahl, Samaha, Sada

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Where is the Samdahl family from?

You can see how Samdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samdahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Samdahl families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Samdahl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Samdahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samdahl. 48% of Samdahl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Samdahl women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    48%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Samdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samdahl 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Samdahl. 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 84 military records available for the last name Samdahl. For the veterans among your Samdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samdahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Samdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Samdahl in 1963 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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