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Wasdahl Family History

Wasdahl 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, Sandahl, Amdahl, Wigdahl, Dahl, Wahl, Rendahl, Wada, Sandall

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Where is the Wasdahl family from?

You can see how Wasdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wasdahl families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wasdahl's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Wasdahl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Wasdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasdahl 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wasdahl. 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 89 military records available for the last name Wasdahl. For the veterans among your Wasdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasdahl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Wasdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wasdahl in 1973 was 81, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasdahl 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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