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Goodahl Family History

Goodahl 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: Goodall, Rosdahl, Grondahl, Opdahl, Woodall, Nordahl, Jordahl, Omdahl

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Where is the Goodahl family from?

You can see how Goodahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goodahl families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goodahl's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goodahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Goodahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodahl 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Goodahl. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goodahl. For the veterans among your Goodahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodahl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Goodahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goodahl in 1972 was 60, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodahl 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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