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Hjelmhaug Family History

Hjelmhaug 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: Helman, Gelhaus, Hjelm, Helmkamp, Feldhaus, Holthaus, Helming, Helmus

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Hjelmhaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjelmhaug 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hjelmhaug. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Hjelmhaug. For the veterans among your Hjelmhaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjelmhaug lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Hjelmhaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hjelmhaug in 1972 was 68, and 85 in 2002.

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