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Fromdahl Family History

Fromdahl 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, Omdahl, Rendahl, Froman, Opdahl, Nordahl, Jordahl

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Where is the Fromdahl family from?

You can see how Fromdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fromdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fromdahl families living in Montana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fromdahl's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Fromdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fromdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fromdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fromdahl. 38% of Fromdahl men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Fromdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fromdahl 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 Fromdahl. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fromdahl. For the veterans among your Fromdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fromdahl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fromdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fromdahl in 1964 was 82, and 91 in 2003.

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