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Hierdahl Family History

Hierdahl 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: Berdahl, Hegdahl, Erdahl, Hildahl, Rendahl, Ringdahl, Underdahl

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Where is the Hierdahl family from?

You can see how Hierdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hierdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hierdahl family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hierdahl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hierdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hierdahl 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 11 census records available for the last name Hierdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hierdahl 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hierdahl. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hierdahl. For the veterans among your Hierdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hierdahl lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1987, in the United States, Hierdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hierdahl in 1986 was 80, and 81 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hierdahl 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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