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Nesdahl Family History

Nesdahl 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: Rendahl, Rosdahl, Nordahl, Meldahl, Berdahl, Hegdahl, Ekdahl, Erdahl

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Where is the Nesdahl family from?

You can see how Nesdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nesdahl family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesdahl's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Nesdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesdahl 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 Nesdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nesdahl. 60% of Nesdahl men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Nesdahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Nesdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesdahl 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nesdahl. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nesdahl. For the veterans among your Nesdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesdahl lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Nesdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nesdahl in 1977 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesdahl 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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