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Hjelmberg Family History

Hjelmberg 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: Helberg, Hellberg, Kjellberg, Heimberg, Holmberg, Helmer, Heiberg

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Where is the Hjelmberg family from?

You can see how Hjelmberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjelmberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hjelmberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hjelmberg family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hjelmberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hjelmberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hjelmberg 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 104 census records available for the last name Hjelmberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjelmberg 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Hjelmberg. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hjelmberg. For the veterans among your Hjelmberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjelmberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hjelmberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hjelmberg in 1969 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjelmberg 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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