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Erdahl Family History

Erdahl Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead named Erdal from Old Norse elri ‘alder’ + dal ‘valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Erdahl family from?

You can see how Erdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erdahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Erdahl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 52% of all the recorded Erdahl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Erdahl families in 1880.
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What did your Erdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erdahl. 43% of Erdahl men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Erdahl women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erdahl were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Erdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erdahl 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Erdahl. 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 425 military records available for the last name Erdahl. For the veterans among your Erdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erdahl lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Erdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Erdahl in 1956 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erdahl 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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