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Liljedahl Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lilje (a genitive form of lilja ‘lily’ used in compounds) + dahl an ornamental (old) spelling of dal ‘valley’. Norwegian: habitational name from the placename Liljedal with the same meaning as 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Lindahl, Liljegren, Meldahl, Lundahl, Grondahl, Rosdahl, Hildahl

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Where is the Liljedahl family from?

You can see how Liljedahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liljedahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Liljedahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Liljedahl families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Liljedahl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Liljedahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liljedahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Liljedahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liljedahl. 30% of Liljedahl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Liljedahl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liljedahl were Farm Hand and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liljedahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liljedahl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Liljedahl. 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 179 military records available for the last name Liljedahl. For the veterans among your Liljedahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liljedahl lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Liljedahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Liljedahl in 1958 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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