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Kindahl Family History

Kindahl Name 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: Rindahl, Lindahl, Kindall, Kildahl, Rendahl, Kendall, Tindall

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Where is the Kindahl family from?

You can see how Kindahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kindahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kindahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kindahl families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kindahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kindahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kindahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kindahl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kindahl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Kindahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kindahl 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Kindahl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Kindahl. For the veterans among your Kindahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kindahl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Kindahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kindahl in 1972 was 79, and 72 in 2003.

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