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Helgason Family History

Helgason Surname Meaning

Icelandic: patronymic from the personal name Helgi (see Helgeson).

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


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Where is the Helgason family from?

You can see how Helgason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helgason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Helgason families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Helgason family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Helgason's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Helgason families in 1891.
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What did your Helgason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helgason. 47% of Helgason men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Helgason women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Helgason were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Helgason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helgason 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Helgason. 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 96 military records available for the last name Helgason. For the veterans among your Helgason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helgason lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Helgason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Helgason in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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