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Tordal Family History

Tordal 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: Toral, Jordal, Jordan, Toda, Korda, Koral, Corda, Portal, Toran

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Where is the Tordal family from?

You can see how Tordal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tordal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tordal family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tordal's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Tordal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tordal 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 Tordal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tordal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Tordal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tordal 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Tordal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tordal. For the veterans among your Tordal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tordal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Tordal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Tordal in 1965 was 87, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tordal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tordal 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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