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Rosdahl Family History

Rosdahl Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name probably from Old Norse ruth ‘clearing’ + dal ‘valley’.

Danish: habitational name from a place so named.

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ros ‘rose’ + dahl an old or ornamental spelling of dal ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Rosdahl family from?

You can see how Rosdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosdahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rosdahl families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosdahl's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rosdahl families in 1911.
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What did your Rosdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mangle Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosdahl. 42% of Rosdahl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rosdahl women worked as a Mangle Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mangle Work
    100%

What Rosdahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Rosdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosdahl 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Rosdahl. 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 156 military records available for the last name Rosdahl. For the veterans among your Rosdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosdahl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rosdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rosdahl in 1967 was 66, and 63 in 2004.

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