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Sjordal Family History

Sjordal 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: Jordal, Jordan, Jordahl, Stordahl, Korda, Sword, Koral, Corda, Portal

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Where is the Sjordal family from?

You can see how Sjordal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjordal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sjordal family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sjordal's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sjordal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sjordal 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 Sjordal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Organist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sjordal. 100% of Sjordal women worked as an Organist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Organist
    100%

What Sjordal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Sjordal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjordal 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sjordal. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sjordal. For the veterans among your Sjordal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjordal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sjordal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sjordal in 1966 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sjordal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjordal 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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