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Helgerman Family History

Helgerman 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: Hellerman, Helderman, Hegeman, Seggerman, Hilgeman, Hesterman

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Where is the Helgerman family from?

You can see how Helgerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helgerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helgerman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Helgerman families living in Iowa. This was about 62% of all the recorded Helgerman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Helgerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helgerman 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 219 census records available for the last name Helgerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helgerman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Helgerman. 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 80 military records available for the last name Helgerman. For the veterans among your Helgerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helgerman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Helgerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Helgerman in 1963 was 80, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helgerman 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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