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Hjelde Family History

Hjelde 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: Hjelle, Mjelde, Helder, Helle, Held, Heide, Jelle, Hegde, Velde

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Where is the Hjelde family from?

You can see how Hjelde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjelde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hjelde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hjelde families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hjelde's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hjelde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hjelde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hjelde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hjelde. 100% of Hjelde men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hjelde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Hjelde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjelde 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Hjelde. 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 Hjelde. For the veterans among your Hjelde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjelde lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Hjelde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hjelde in 1974 was 91, and 78 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hjelde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjelde 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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