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Lofdahl Name Meaning

Swedish: variant of Lovdahl .

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


Similar surnames: Eckdahl, Nordahl, Rosdahl, Lindahl, Lundahl, Pofahl, Lorah, Loveall

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Where is the Lofdahl family from?

You can see how Lofdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lofdahl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lofdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lofdahl families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lofdahl's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lofdahl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lofdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lofdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lofdahl. 63% of Lofdahl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lofdahl women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Lofdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lofdahl 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Lofdahl. 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 125 military records available for the last name Lofdahl. For the veterans among your Lofdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lofdahl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lofdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lofdahl in 1954 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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