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Kildahl Family History

Kildahl Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from the name of several farms. The first element is either Old Norse kíll ‘narrow bay, inlet’ or kelda ‘spring’.

The last element is dalr ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Kildahl family from?

You can see how Kildahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kildahl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kildahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kildahl families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kildahl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kildahl families in 1891.
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What did your Kildahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kildahl. 100% of Kildahl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kildahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kildahl 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Kildahl. 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 221 military records available for the last name Kildahl. For the veterans among your Kildahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kildahl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kildahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kildahl in 1965 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kildahl 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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