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Heligman Family History

Heligman 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: Seligman, Helman, Heldman, Hellman, Hegman, Heiman, Ligman, Kligman

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Where is the Heligman family from?

You can see how Heligman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heligman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heligman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heligman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heligman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heligman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heligman 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 Heligman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heligman. 34% of Heligman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Owner
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Heligman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Heligman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heligman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Heligman. 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 39 military records available for the last name Heligman. For the veterans among your Heligman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heligman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Heligman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heligman in 1968 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heligman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heligman 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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