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Lundahl Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lund ‘grove’ + dahl an ornamental spelling of dal ‘valley’. Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Lundal of the same etymology as 1 above or with the first element lon ‘calm deep pool in a river’ or lun ‘sheltered warm’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sundahl, Lindahl, Sandahl, Rendahl, Lundvall, Rosdahl, Grondahl

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Where is the Lundahl family from?

You can see how Lundahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lundahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lundahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Lundahl families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lundahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lundahl families in 1880.
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What did your Lundahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lundahl. 29% of Lundahl men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lundahl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lundahl were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lundahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lundahl 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lundahl. 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 842 military records available for the last name Lundahl. For the veterans among your Lundahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lundahl lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lundahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lundahl in 1950 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

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