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Shodahl Family History

Shodahl 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: Sandahl, Sundahl, Stordahl, Shoda, Lodahl, Sheldahl, Shah, Strahl

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Where is the Shodahl family from?

You can see how Shodahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shodahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shodahl families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Shodahl families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shodahl's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Shodahl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shodahl 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 Shodahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocery Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shodahl. 50% of Shodahl men worked as a Grocery Clerk.

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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

  • Grocery Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Shodahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Shodahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shodahl 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Shodahl. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shodahl. For the veterans among your Shodahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shodahl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Shodahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shodahl in 1964 was 61, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shodahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shodahl 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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