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Hellwegen Family History

Hellwegen 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: Hellwege, Hellweg, Hellen, Hellriegel, Helgesen, Holweger, Stellwagen

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Where is the Hellwegen family from?

You can see how Hellwegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellwegen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hellwegen families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellwegen's in USA. California had the highest population of Hellwegen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellwegen 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 28 census records available for the last name Hellwegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellwegen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hellwegen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hellwegen. For the veterans among your Hellwegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellwegen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Hellwegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hellwegen in 1972 was 75, and 94 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hellwegen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellwegen 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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