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Waxdahl Family History

Waxdahl 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, Amdahl, Wigdahl, Dahl, Wahl, Rendahl, Wada, Sandall, Rosdahl

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Where is the Waxdahl family from?

You can see how Waxdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waxdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Waxdahl families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Waxdahl's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Waxdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waxdahl 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 Waxdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waxdahl. 80% of Waxdahl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Waxdahl women worked as a Maid.

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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
    80%
  • Help On Farm
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Waxdahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Waxdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waxdahl 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waxdahl. 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 Waxdahl. For the veterans among your Waxdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waxdahl lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Waxdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Waxdahl in 1960 was 54, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waxdahl 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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