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Vatnsdal Family History

Vatnsdal 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: Vandal, Van Dam, Sandal, Bansal, Handal, Andal, Van Dale, Mandal

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Where is the Vatnsdal family from?

You can see how Vatnsdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vatnsdal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vatnsdal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Vatnsdal families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vatnsdal's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Vatnsdal families in 1911.
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What did your Vatnsdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vatnsdal. 100% of Vatnsdal 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vatnsdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Vatnsdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vatnsdal 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Vatnsdal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vatnsdal. For the veterans among your Vatnsdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vatnsdal lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vatnsdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vatnsdal in 1956 was 29, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vatnsdal 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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