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Rysdahl Family History

Rysdahl 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, Rendahl, Rindahl, Dyrdahl, Dybdahl, Tysdal, Dahl, Rosendahl

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What did your Rysdahl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Rysdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rysdahl 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rysdahl. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rysdahl. For the veterans among your Rysdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rysdahl lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Rysdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rysdahl in 1978 was 90, and 94 in 1988.

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