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Heyerdale Family History

Heyerdale 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: Teesdale, Coverdale, Hovermale, Heberle, Beyerle, Deyerle, Heyer

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Where is the Heyerdale family from?

You can see how Heyerdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyerdale family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heyerdale families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyerdale's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Heyerdale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyerdale 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 23 census records available for the last name Heyerdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyerdale 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Heyerdale. 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 5 military records available for the last name Heyerdale. For the veterans among your Heyerdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyerdale lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1994, in the United States, Heyerdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heyerdale in 1944 was 37, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyerdale 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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