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Myrdal Family History

Myrdal 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: Migdal, Mandal, Dyrdahl, Myran, Tysdal, Medal, Mordan, Jordal, Mandel

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Where is the Myrdal family from?

You can see how Myrdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myrdal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Myrdal families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Myrdal families living in Minnesota. This was about 23% of all the recorded Myrdal's in USA. Minnesota and 3 other states had the highest population of Myrdal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myrdal 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 Myrdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myrdal. 60% of Myrdal men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Deputy Collector
    40%

What Myrdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Myrdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myrdal 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Myrdal. 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 37 military records available for the last name Myrdal. For the veterans among your Myrdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myrdal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Myrdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Myrdal in 1965 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Myrdal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myrdal 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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