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Hogdahl Family History

Hogdahl 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: Hegdahl, Rosdahl, Opdahl, Nordahl, Jordahl, Omdahl, Wigdahl, Lovdahl

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Where is the Hogdahl family from?

You can see how Hogdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hogdahl family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hogdahl's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Hogdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogdahl 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 141 census records available for the last name Hogdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogdahl 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Hogdahl. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hogdahl. For the veterans among your Hogdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogdahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hogdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hogdahl in 1963 was 66, and 47 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogdahl 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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