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Indahl Family History

Indahl 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: Rindahl, Lindahl, Dahl, Rendahl, Tindall, Ringdahl, Sandahl, Sundahl

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Where is the Indahl family from?

You can see how Indahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Indahl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Indahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Indahl family living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Indahl's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Indahl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Indahl 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 Indahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Indahl. 30% of Indahl men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

What Indahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Indahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Indahl 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Indahl. 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 123 military records available for the last name Indahl. For the veterans among your Indahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Indahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Indahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Indahl in 1963 was 78, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Indahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Indahl 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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