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Helgans Family History

Helgans 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: Helland, Helman, Hulgan, Helfand, Hagans, Heggins, Hogans, Hellams

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Where is the Helgans family from?

You can see how Helgans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helgans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helgans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Helgans families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Helgans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Helgans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helgans 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 Helgans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helgans. 100% of Helgans 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
    100%

What Helgans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Helgans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helgans 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Helgans. 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 49 military records available for the last name Helgans. For the veterans among your Helgans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helgans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Helgans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Helgans in 1965 was 71, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helgans 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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