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Newdahl Family History

Newdahl 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: Rendahl, Newhall, Nordahl, Meldahl, Berdahl, Hegdahl, Ekdahl, Erdahl

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Where is the Newdahl family from?

You can see how Newdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newdahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Newdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Newdahl family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Newdahl's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Newdahl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Newdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newdahl 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Newdahl. 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 15 military records available for the last name Newdahl. For the veterans among your Newdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newdahl lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Newdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Newdahl in 1970 was 78, and 82 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newdahl 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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