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Helwig Family History

Helwig Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from the medieval personal name Heilwig Helwig (female and male) composed of the ancient Germanic elements heil ‘luck’ + wīg ‘war’.

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


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Where is the Helwig family from?

You can see how Helwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helwig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Helwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Helwig families living in Surrey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Helwig's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Helwig families in 1891.
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What did your Helwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Helwig. 100% of Helwig 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 18,000 census records available for the last name Helwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helwig 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Helwig. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Helwig. For the veterans among your Helwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helwig lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Helwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Helwig in 1948 was 26, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helwig 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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