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Rommerdahl Family History

Rommerdahl Surname 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: Rosendahl, Offerdahl, Rendahl, Rosdahl, Underdahl, Nordahl, Jordahl

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Where is the Rommerdahl family from?

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What did your Rommerdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butler and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rommerdahl. 100% of Rommerdahl men worked as a Butler and 100% of Rommerdahl women worked as a Cook.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Rommerdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rommerdahl 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Rommerdahl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Rommerdahl. For the veterans among your Rommerdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rommerdahl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Rommerdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rommerdahl in 1967 was 79, and 96 in 2002.

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