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Risdahl Family History

Risdahl 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: Rosdahl, Rindahl, Rendahl, Ringdahl, Wigdahl, Lindahl, Hildahl

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Risdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Risdahl. 100% of Risdahl 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Risdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risdahl 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Risdahl. 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 38 military records available for the last name Risdahl. For the veterans among your Risdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risdahl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Risdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Risdahl in 1964 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Risdahl 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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