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Drevdahl Family History

Drevdahl 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: Rendahl, Bredahl, Grendahl, Rosdahl, Grondahl, Meldahl, Rindahl

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Where is the Drevdahl family from?

You can see how Drevdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drevdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drevdahl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drevdahl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Drevdahl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Drevdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drevdahl 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Drevdahl. 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 57 military records available for the last name Drevdahl. For the veterans among your Drevdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drevdahl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Drevdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drevdahl in 1959 was 40, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drevdahl 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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