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Helriegel Family History

Helriegel 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: Hellriegel, Riegel, Herridge, Heringer, Striegel, Liegel, Hellwege

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Where is the Helriegel family from?

You can see how Helriegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helriegel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helriegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Helriegel families living in New Jersey. This was about 79% of all the recorded Helriegel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Helriegel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helriegel 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 Helriegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helriegel. 100% of Helriegel men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Helriegel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Helriegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helriegel 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Helriegel. 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 53 military records available for the last name Helriegel. For the veterans among your Helriegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helriegel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Helriegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Helriegel in 1957 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helriegel 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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