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Sordahl Family History

Sordahl 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: Nordahl, Jordahl, Stordahl, Strahl, Rosdahl, Sandahl, Sundahl, Opdahl

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Where is the Sordahl family from?

You can see how Sordahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sordahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Sordahl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sordahl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sordahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sordahl 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 Sordahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sordahl. 58% of Sordahl men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

What Sordahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Sordahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sordahl 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Sordahl. 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 56 military records available for the last name Sordahl. For the veterans among your Sordahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sordahl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sordahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sordahl in 1962 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sordahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sordahl 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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