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Burgdahl Family History

Burgdahl 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: Bergdahl, Bredahl, Urdahl, Berdahl, Burda, Ringdahl, Burgman, Sundahl

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Where is the Burgdahl family from?

You can see how Burgdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burgdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Burgdahl families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Burgdahl's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Burgdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burgdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Burgdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burgdahl 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Burgdahl. 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 91 military records available for the last name Burgdahl. For the veterans among your Burgdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burgdahl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Burgdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Burgdahl in 1966 was 89, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burgdahl 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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