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Helgens Family History

Helgens 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, Helget, Heggen, Mergens, Jergens, Heiges, Helgren, Hermens

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Where is the Helgens family from?

You can see how Helgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helgens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helgens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Helgens families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Helgens's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Helgens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helgens 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 Helgens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Helgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helgens 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 Helgens. 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 17 military records available for the last name Helgens. For the veterans among your Helgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helgens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Helgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Helgens in 1969 was 85, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helgens 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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