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Berdahl Family History

Berdahl Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Berdal a habitational name from a compound of Old Norse bera ‘female bear’ or ber ‘berry’ + dal ‘valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berdahl family from?

You can see how Berdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Berdahl families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Berdahl's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Berdahl families in 1911.
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What did your Berdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Berdahl. 50% of Berdahl men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Berdahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Berdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdahl 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Berdahl. 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 304 military records available for the last name Berdahl. For the veterans among your Berdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdahl lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Berdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Berdahl in 1958 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berdahl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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