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Forsdahl Family History

Forsdahl 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: Rosdahl, Nordahl, Jordahl, Forsythe, Horsfall, Opdahl, Omdahl

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Where is the Forsdahl family from?

You can see how Forsdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Forsdahl families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forsdahl's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Forsdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsdahl 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 Forsdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forsdahl. 100% of Forsdahl men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Forsdahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Forsdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsdahl 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Forsdahl. 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 16 military records available for the last name Forsdahl. For the veterans among your Forsdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsdahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Forsdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forsdahl in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forsdahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsdahl 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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