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Hellberg Family History

Hellberg Surname Meaning

North German and Norwegian: variant of Helberg. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements häll ‘(flat) rock’ (possibly from a placename) + berg ‘mountain hill’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German hell ‘light bright’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Hellberg family from?

You can see how Hellberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hellberg families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hellberg's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hellberg families in 1891.
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What did your Hellberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hellberg. 100% of Hellberg 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hellberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellberg 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hellberg. 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 806 military records available for the last name Hellberg. For the veterans among your Hellberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellberg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hellberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hellberg in 1949 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellberg 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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