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Hildahl Family History

Hildahl Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of dahl ‘valley’ and an unidentified first element.

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in the Hardanger region an unknown first element + Old Norse dalr ‘valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Hildahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hildahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hildahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Hildahl families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hildahl's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hildahl families in 1911.
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What did your Hildahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hildahl. 100% of Hildahl men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hildahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildahl 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Hildahl. 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 253 military records available for the last name Hildahl. For the veterans among your Hildahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hildahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hildahl in 1963 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

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