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Mordahl Family History

Mordahl 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: Nordahl, Jordahl, Rosdahl, Opdahl, Omdahl, Meldahl, Urdahl, Morrall

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Where is the Mordahl family from?

You can see how Mordahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mordahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mordahl families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mordahl's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Mordahl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Mordahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mordahl 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Mordahl. 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 Mordahl. For the veterans among your Mordahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mordahl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mordahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mordahl in 1967 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mordahl 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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