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Youngdahl Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Ljungdahl: ornamental name composed of the elements ljung ‘heather’ (probably from a placename) + dahl an ornamental (old) spelling of dal ‘valley’.

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


Similar surnames: Engdahl, Sundahl, Lundahl, Rosendahl, Youngberg, Rosdahl, Grondahl

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Where is the Youngdahl family from?

You can see how Youngdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youngdahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Youngdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Youngdahl families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Youngdahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Youngdahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youngdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Youngdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Youngdahl. 32% of Youngdahl men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Youngdahl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Youngdahl were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Youngdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youngdahl 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Youngdahl. 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 363 military records available for the last name Youngdahl. For the veterans among your Youngdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youngdahl lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Youngdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Youngdahl in 1960 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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