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Schjeldahl Family History

Schjeldahl 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: Sheldahl, Meldahl, Liljedahl, Schoell, Schweda, Schmehl, Schnell

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Where is the Schjeldahl family from?

You can see how Schjeldahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schjeldahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schjeldahl families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schjeldahl's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Schjeldahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schjeldahl 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 148 census records available for the last name Schjeldahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schjeldahl 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Schjeldahl. 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 64 military records available for the last name Schjeldahl. For the veterans among your Schjeldahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schjeldahl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Schjeldahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schjeldahl in 1967 was 85, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schjeldahl 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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