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Silverdahl Family History

Silverdahl 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: Silvernail, Liljedahl, Silveria, Silverman, Silvera, Silvernale

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silverdahl 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 9 census records available for the last name Silverdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silverdahl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Silverdahl. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Silverdahl. For the veterans among your Silverdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silverdahl lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Silverdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Silverdahl in 1982 was 93, and 69 in 2003.

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