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Findahl Family History

Findahl 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: Rindahl, Lindahl, Rendahl, Tindall, Ringdahl, Sandahl, Sundahl

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Where is the Findahl family from?

You can see how Findahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Findahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Findahl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Findahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Findahl families in 1880.
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What did your Findahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Findahl. 100% of Findahl men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Findahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findahl 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Findahl. 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 66 military records available for the last name Findahl. For the veterans among your Findahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Findahl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Findahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Findahl in 1962 was 76, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Findahl 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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