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Rindahl Family History

Rindahl Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of the seven farms so named probably from a river name derived from rind ‘ridge’ or renna ‘to run to flow’.

Additionally, the name incorporates Old Norse dalr ‘valley’.

This suggests a geographical connection to the landform features found in the region.

Habitational names like this often reflect the natural characteristics of the surroundings.

As a result, this naming convention offers insights into the history and culture of Norwegian naming practices.

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


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Where is the Rindahl family from?

You can see how Rindahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rindahl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rindahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rindahl families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rindahl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rindahl families in 1891.
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What did your Rindahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rindahl. 60% of Rindahl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rindahl women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rindahl were Farming and Maid.

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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%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Rindahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rindahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rindahl 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Rindahl. 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 239 military records available for the last name Rindahl. For the veterans among your Rindahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rindahl lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rindahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rindahl in 1961 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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