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Svedahl Family History

Svedahl 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, Sundahl, Bredahl, Sveda, Stendahl, Sheldahl, Seda, Strahl

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Where is the Svedahl family from?

You can see how Svedahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svedahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Svedahl family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Svedahl's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Svedahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svedahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Svedahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Svedahl. 100% of Svedahl men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Svedahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svedahl 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Svedahl. 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 10 military records available for the last name Svedahl. For the veterans among your Svedahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svedahl lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Svedahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Svedahl in 1975 was 88, and 68 in 2003.

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