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Westerdahl Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or topographic name composed of (an altered form of) the elements väster ‘western’ + dahl an ornamental spelling of dal ‘valley’.

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


Similar surnames: Rosendahl, Stendahl, Bergendahl, Westergren, Westerholm, Westerlund

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Where is the Westerdahl family from?

You can see how Westerdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westerdahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Westerdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Westerdahl families living in Minnesota. This was about 62% of all the recorded Westerdahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Westerdahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westerdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Westerdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westerdahl. 28% of Westerdahl men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Westerdahl women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westerdahl were Labor and 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

  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westerdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westerdahl 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Westerdahl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 660 military records available for the last name Westerdahl. For the veterans among your Westerdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westerdahl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Westerdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Westerdahl in 1955 was 48, and 90 in 2004.

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