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Hjellum Family History

Hjellum 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: Jellum, Hallum, Hellem, Hjelm, Hjelle, Kellum, Hellums, Mellum

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Where is the Hjellum family from?

You can see how Hjellum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjellum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hjellum families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hjellum's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Hjellum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hjellum 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 Hjellum ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hjellum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Hjellum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjellum 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Hjellum. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hjellum. For the veterans among your Hjellum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjellum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hjellum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hjellum in 1967 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hjellum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjellum 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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