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Keldahl Family History

Keldahl 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: Meldahl, Kildahl, Kelsall, Rendahl, Kendall, Berdahl, Hegdahl, Ekdahl

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Where is the Keldahl family from?

You can see how Keldahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keldahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keldahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Keldahl families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Keldahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Keldahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keldahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Keldahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keldahl 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Keldahl. 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 7 military records available for the last name Keldahl. For the veterans among your Keldahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keldahl lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Keldahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keldahl in 1998 was 75, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keldahl 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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