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Helwagen Family History

Helwagen 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: Hagen, Haagen, Delage, Hellen, Helman, Heaven, Helget, Heggen

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Where is the Helwagen family from?

You can see how Helwagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helwagen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helwagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Helwagen families living in Illinois. This was about 59% of all the recorded Helwagen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Helwagen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helwagen 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 Helwagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Helwagen. 100% of Helwagen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Helwagen women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Helwagen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Helwagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helwagen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Helwagen. 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 57 military records available for the last name Helwagen. For the veterans among your Helwagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helwagen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Helwagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Helwagen in 1962 was 54, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helwagen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helwagen 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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