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Helgen Family History

Helgen Surname 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: Hellen, Helget, Heggen, Helgren, Hengen, Hagen, Heller, Heiden

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Where is the Helgen family from?

You can see how Helgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helgen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Helgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Helgen families living in Manitoba. This was about 91% of all the recorded Helgen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Helgen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Helgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helgen. 67% of Helgen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Helgen women worked as a Proprietor.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Helgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Helgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helgen 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Helgen. 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 105 military records available for the last name Helgen. For the veterans among your Helgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helgen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Helgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Helgen in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helgen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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