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Hoidahl Family History

Hoidahl 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: Rosdahl, Opdahl, Nordahl, Jordahl, Omdahl, Lovdahl, Hegdahl, Hildahl

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Where is the Hoidahl family from?

You can see how Hoidahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoidahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hoidahl families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hoidahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hoidahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoidahl 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 Hoidahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoidahl. 50% of Hoidahl 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
    50%
  • Attendant
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Hoidahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Hoidahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoidahl 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hoidahl. 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 57 military records available for the last name Hoidahl. For the veterans among your Hoidahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoidahl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hoidahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoidahl in 1969 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoidahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoidahl 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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