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Helgesen Family History

Helgesen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Helge (see Helgeson).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Helgesen family from?

You can see how Helgesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helgesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Helgesen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Helgesen families living in Northumberland. This was about 41% of all the recorded Helgesen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Helgesen families in 1891.
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What did your Helgesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Helgesen. 67% of Helgesen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Helgesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helgesen 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Helgesen. 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 496 military records available for the last name Helgesen. For the veterans among your Helgesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helgesen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Helgesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Helgesen in 1961 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helgesen 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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