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Hildal Family History

Hildal 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: Hildahl, Hill, Dilday, Hild, Kilday, Handal, Bilal, Migdal, Vidal

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Where is the Hildal family from?

You can see how Hildal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildal family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hildal families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hildal's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Hildal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Hildal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildal 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Hildal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hildal. For the veterans among your Hildal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Hildal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hildal in 1974 was 71, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hildal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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