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Underdal Family History

Underdal Name 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: Underdahl, Underhill, Sunderman, Underdown, Vanderwal, Gunderman

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Where is the Underdal family from?

You can see how Underdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Underdal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Underdal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Underdal family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Underdal's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Underdal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Underdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Underdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Underdal. 58% of Underdal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Underdal women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Underdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Underdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Underdal 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Underdal. 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 20 military records available for the last name Underdal. For the veterans among your Underdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Underdal lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Underdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Underdal in 1971 was 74, and 45 in 2002.

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