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Tordahl Family History

Tordahl 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, Rosdahl, Opdahl, Omdahl, Urdahl, Lovdahl

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

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Tordahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tordahl 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Tordahl. 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 Tordahl. For the veterans among your Tordahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tordahl lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Tordahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tordahl in 1997 was 95, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tordahl 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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