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Hjellen Family History

Hjellen 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: Hellen, Hjelle, Heller, Ellen, Helle, Hillen, Sellen, Hollen, Hellem

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Where is the Hjellen family from?

You can see how Hjellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjellen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hjellen family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hjellen's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Hjellen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hjellen 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 27 census records available for the last name Hjellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjellen 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hjellen. 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 Hjellen. For the veterans among your Hjellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjellen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Hjellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hjellen in 1967 was 81, and 23 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjellen 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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