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Sjodahl Family History

Sjodahl 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, Jordahl, Stordahl, Lodahl, Strahl, Dahl, Rendahl

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Where is the Sjodahl family from?

You can see how Sjodahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjodahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sjodahl families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sjodahl's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sjodahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sjodahl 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 Sjodahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Iron Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sjodahl. 50% of Sjodahl men worked as an Iron Worker.

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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

  • Iron Worker
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Sjodahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Sjodahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjodahl 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Sjodahl. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sjodahl. For the veterans among your Sjodahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjodahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sjodahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sjodahl in 1963 was 89, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjodahl 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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