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Wormdahl Family History

Wormdahl 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, Omdahl, Rosdahl, Opdahl, Woodall, Amdahl, Bredahl

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Where is the Wormdahl family from?

You can see how Wormdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wormdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wormdahl families living in Oregon. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wormdahl's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Wormdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wormdahl 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 Wormdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wormdahl. 100% of Wormdahl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wormdahl women worked as a Waitress.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Wormdahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Wormdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wormdahl 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wormdahl. 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 51 military records available for the last name Wormdahl. For the veterans among your Wormdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wormdahl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wormdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Wormdahl in 1964 was 77, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wormdahl 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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