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Hyerdahl Family History

Hyerdahl 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, Dyrdahl, Erdahl, Rendahl, Underdahl, Nordahl

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Where is the Hyerdahl family from?

You can see how Hyerdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyerdahl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hyerdahl families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyerdahl's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Hyerdahl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Hyerdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyerdahl 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hyerdahl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Hyerdahl. For the veterans among your Hyerdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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