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Hellenga Family History

Hellenga 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: Helling, Hellings, Ellena, Hellen, Heller, Ellen, Helle, Hellweg

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Where is the Hellenga family from?

You can see how Hellenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hellenga family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellenga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hellenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellenga 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 Hellenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hellenga. 67% of Hellenga men worked as a Farmer.

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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%
  • Foreman
    34%

What Hellenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Hellenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellenga 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hellenga. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hellenga. For the veterans among your Hellenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellenga lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Hellenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hellenga in 1958 was 66, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hellenga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellenga 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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