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Heimdahl Family History

Heimdahl 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: Hegdahl, Hildahl, Rendahl, Heimerl, Omdahl, Amdahl, Meldahl, Rindahl

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Where is the Heimdahl family from?

You can see how Heimdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heimdahl families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heimdahl's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Heimdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heimdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heimdahl. 30% of Heimdahl men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Blacksmith
    20%
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What Heimdahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Heimdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimdahl 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Heimdahl. 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 39 military records available for the last name Heimdahl. For the veterans among your Heimdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimdahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heimdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heimdahl in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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