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Heliger Family History

Heliger 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: Heiliger, Heyliger, Hediger, Seliger, Heller, Helder, Helmer, Seiger

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heliger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Heliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heliger 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Heliger. 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 22 military records available for the last name Heliger. For the veterans among your Heliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heliger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Heliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heliger in 1970 was 62, and 91 in 2004.

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