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Hellegas Family History

Hellegas 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: Hillegas, Hillegass, Villegas, Hellems, Heller, Helle, Hellweg

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Where is the Hellegas family from?

You can see how Hellegas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellegas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellegas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hellegas families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hellegas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hellegas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Hellegas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellegas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hellegas. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hellegas. For the veterans among your Hellegas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellegas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Hellegas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hellegas in 1981 was 78, and 33 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hellegas 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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