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Wardahl Family History

Wardahl 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, Amdahl, Urdahl, Wigdahl, Berdahl, Warda

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Where is the Wardahl family from?

You can see how Wardahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wardahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wardahl families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wardahl's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Wardahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wardahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Wardahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wardahl 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Wardahl. 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 Wardahl. For the veterans among your Wardahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wardahl lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Wardahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wardahl in 1978 was 83, and 86 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wardahl 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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