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Helbig Family History

Helbig Name Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Heilwig Helwig (see Helwig ).

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


Similar surnames: Halbig, Helwig, Helvig, Hilbig, Helling, Herbig, Heinig, Herwig

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Where is the Helbig family from?

You can see how Helbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helbig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helbig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Helbig families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Helbig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Helbig families in 1891.
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What did your Helbig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helbig. 15% of Helbig men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Helbig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helbig were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Maid
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Helbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helbig 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Helbig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Helbig. For the veterans among your Helbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helbig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Helbig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Helbig in 1957 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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