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Yngsdal Family History

Yngsdal 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: Andal, Migdal, Ragsdale, Nadal, Engdahl, Nosal, Yagoda, Tysdal, Nodal

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Where is the Yngsdal family from?

You can see how Yngsdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yngsdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yngsdal family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Yngsdal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Yngsdal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yngsdal 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 Yngsdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yngsdal. 58% of Yngsdal 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
    43%

What Yngsdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Yngsdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yngsdal 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yngsdal. 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 Yngsdal. For the veterans among your Yngsdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yngsdal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yngsdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yngsdal in 1962 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yngsdal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yngsdal 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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