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Heldal Family History

Heldal 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: Helder, Hell, Held, Helman, Handal, Meldahl, Hendel, Heldman, Belval

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Where is the Heldal family from?

You can see how Heldal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heldal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heldal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Heldal family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heldal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heldal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heldal 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 79 census records available for the last name Heldal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heldal 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Heldal. 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 5 military records available for the last name Heldal. For the veterans among your Heldal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heldal lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Heldal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heldal in 1975 was 74, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heldal 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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