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Edahl Family History

Edahl 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: Dahl, Ekdahl, Erdahl, Ahl, Wahl, Edel, Bahl, Rendahl, Zahl, Earl

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Where is the Edahl family from?

You can see how Edahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Edahl families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Edahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Edahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edahl 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 129 census records available for the last name Edahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edahl 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Edahl. 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 11 military records available for the last name Edahl. For the veterans among your Edahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edahl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Edahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Edahl in 1967 was 83, and 70 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edahl 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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