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Werdahl Family History

Werdahl 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: Berdahl, Erdahl, Rendahl, Nordahl, Jordahl, Meldahl, Urdahl, Wigdahl

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Werdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werdahl 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Werdahl. 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 35 military records available for the last name Werdahl. For the veterans among your Werdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werdahl lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Werdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Werdahl in 1975 was 70, and 91 in 1999.

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