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Hedalen Family History

Hedalen 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: Hedden, Healey, Dalen, Hellen, Heaven, Hedley, Hedeen, Halen, Hedglin

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Where is the Hedalen family from?

You can see how Hedalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedalen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hedalen families living in North Dakota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hedalen's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Hedalen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedalen 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 60 census records available for the last name Hedalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedalen 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hedalen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hedalen. For the veterans among your Hedalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedalen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Hedalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hedalen in 1963 was 57, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedalen 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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