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Voldahl Family History

Voldahl 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, Opdahl, Nordahl, Jordahl, Omdahl, Meldahl, Lovdahl, Vorpahl

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What did your Voldahl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Voldahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voldahl 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Voldahl. 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 13 military records available for the last name Voldahl. For the veterans among your Voldahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voldahl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Voldahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Voldahl in 1969 was 74, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voldahl 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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