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Thordahl Family History

Thordahl 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: Nordahl, Jordahl, Stordahl, Thorsell, Rosdahl, Grondahl, Opdahl

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thordahl 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 Thordahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thordahl. 100% of Thordahl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Thordahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thordahl 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Thordahl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thordahl. For the veterans among your Thordahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thordahl lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Thordahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Thordahl in 1976 was 80, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thordahl 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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