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Helgoe Family History

Helgoe 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: Helle, Hegge, Hedge, Helton, Welge, Helget, Hegde, Helie, Hege

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Where is the Helgoe family from?

You can see how Helgoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helgoe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helgoe family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helgoe's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Helgoe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helgoe 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 Helgoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helgoe. 60% of Helgoe men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Helgoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Helgoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helgoe 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Helgoe. 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 26 military records available for the last name Helgoe. For the veterans among your Helgoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helgoe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Helgoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Helgoe in 1954 was 43, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Helgoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helgoe 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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