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Toresdahl Family History

Toresdahl 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: Rendahl, Rosendahl, Rosdahl, Nordahl, Jordahl, Bredahl, Grendahl

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Where is the Toresdahl family from?

You can see how Toresdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toresdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Toresdahl families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Toresdahl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Toresdahl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Toresdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toresdahl 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Toresdahl. 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 23 military records available for the last name Toresdahl. For the veterans among your Toresdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toresdahl lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Toresdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Toresdahl in 1961 was 75, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toresdahl 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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