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Helgers Family History

Helgers 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: Hilgers, Helmers, Heller, Helder, Helmer, Helberg, Helbert, Hilger

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Where is the Helgers family from?

You can see how Helgers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helgers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helgers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Helgers families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Helgers's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Helgers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helgers 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 Helgers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helgers. 100% of Helgers 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Helgers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Helgers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helgers 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Helgers. 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 26 military records available for the last name Helgers. For the veterans among your Helgers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helgers lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1981, in the United States, Helgers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Helgers in 1971 was 72, and 84 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helgers 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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