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Sommardahl Family History

Sommardahl 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: Sandahl, Nordahl, Jordahl, Omdahl, Offerdahl, Stordahl, Summerall

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What did your Sommardahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sommardahl. 100% of Sommardahl men worked as a Dentist.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dentist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Sommardahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommardahl 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sommardahl. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sommardahl. For the veterans among your Sommardahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommardahl lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Sommardahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sommardahl in 1976 was 76, and 60 in 2000.

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