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Trandahl Family History

Trandahl 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, Grondahl, Sandahl, Rindahl, Grendahl, Randall, Crandall

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Where is the Trandahl family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trandahl 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 Trandahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Trandahl. 100% of Trandahl men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Trandahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Trandahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trandahl 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 Trandahl. 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 7 military records available for the last name Trandahl. For the veterans among your Trandahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trandahl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Trandahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Trandahl in 1965 was 87, and 82 in 2003.

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