This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bardahl family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bardahl Family History

Bardahl 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: Berdahl, Sandahl, Beardall, Nordahl, Jordahl, Amdahl, Baral, Bredahl

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bardahl family from?

You can see how Bardahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bardahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bardahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bardahl families living in Massachusetts. This was about 90% of all the recorded Bardahl's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bardahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bardahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bardahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bardahl. 34% of Bardahl men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Bardahl women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bardahl were Farmer and Waitress.

View Census Data for Bardahl | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Bardahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Bardahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bardahl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bardahl

Passenger Lists

There are 66 immigration records available for the last name Bardahl. 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.

View all Bardahl immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Bardahl. For the veterans among your Bardahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bardahl military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bardahl family history

Discover More

What is the average Bardahl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bardahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bardahl in 1966 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bardahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bardahl 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bardahl family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial