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Hidahl Family History

Hidahl 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, Dahl, Opdahl, Omdahl, Amdahl, Rindahl, Urdahl, Vidal, Hahl

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Where is the Hidahl family from?

You can see how Hidahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hidahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hidahl family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hidahl's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hidahl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Hidahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hidahl 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hidahl. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hidahl. For the veterans among your Hidahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hidahl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hidahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hidahl in 1967 was 89, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hidahl 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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