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Heldahl Family History

Heldahl 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, Hegdahl, Hildahl, Sheldahl, Rendahl, Berdahl, Ekdahl, Erdahl

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heldahl 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 85 census records available for the last name Heldahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heldahl 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Heldahl. 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 10 military records available for the last name Heldahl. For the veterans among your Heldahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heldahl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1981, in the United States, Heldahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Heldahl in 1964 was 82, and 78 in 1981.

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