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Hjortland Family History

Hjortland 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: Hartland, Mortland, Holland, Harland, Hoyland, Norland, Morland

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Where is the Hjortland family from?

You can see how Hjortland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjortland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hjortland families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hjortland's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Hjortland families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Hjortland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjortland 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Hjortland. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hjortland. For the veterans among your Hjortland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjortland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hjortland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hjortland in 1964 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hjortland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjortland 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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