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Gudahl Family History

Gudahl 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, Guhl, Sundahl, Opdahl, Pufahl, Omdahl, Amdahl, Urdahl, Mundahl

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Where is the Gudahl family from?

You can see how Gudahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gudahl families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gudahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gudahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gudahl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gudahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Gudahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudahl 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gudahl. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gudahl. For the veterans among your Gudahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudahl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gudahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gudahl in 1965 was 81, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gudahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudahl 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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