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Grasdahl Family History

Grasdahl 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, Grondahl, Grendahl, Rendahl, Sandahl, Granda, Amdahl

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Where is the Grasdahl family from?

You can see how Grasdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grasdahl family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Grasdahl's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Grasdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grasdahl 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 Grasdahl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Grasdahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Grasdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasdahl 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Grasdahl. 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 Grasdahl. For the veterans among your Grasdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasdahl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Grasdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Grasdahl in 1969 was 84, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grasdahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grasdahl 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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