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Brosdahl Family History

Brosdahl Name 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, Grondahl, Bredahl, Rendahl, Rosendahl, Opdahl, Nordahl

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Where is the Brosdahl family from?

You can see how Brosdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brosdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brosdahl families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Brosdahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brosdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brosdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brosdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brosdahl. 60% of Brosdahl men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Brosdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brosdahl 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brosdahl. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brosdahl. For the veterans among your Brosdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brosdahl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Brosdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Brosdahl in 1969 was 94, and 70 in 2001.

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