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Rossdahl Family History

Rossdahl 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, Rosendahl, Rendahl, Rossmann, Ringdahl, Grondahl, Opdahl

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Where is the Rossdahl family from?

You can see how Rossdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rossdahl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rossdahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rossdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Rossdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossdahl 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Rossdahl. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rossdahl. For the veterans among your Rossdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossdahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Rossdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rossdahl in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossdahl 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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