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Jordahl Family History

Jordahl Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named from a compound of an unidentified word (probably a river name meaning ‘the shining river’ Old Norse Hjó) + Old Norse dalr ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Jordahl family from?

You can see how Jordahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jordahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Jordahl families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jordahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jordahl families in 1880.
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What did your Jordahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jordahl. 37% of Jordahl men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Jordahl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jordahl were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jordahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordahl 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Jordahl. 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 914 military records available for the last name Jordahl. For the veterans among your Jordahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordahl lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jordahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jordahl in 1956 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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