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Hjelseth Family History

Hjelseth 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: Helseth, Halseth, Hesketh, Nesseth, Helget, Stenseth, Hereth, Hjelle

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Where is the Hjelseth family from?

You can see how Hjelseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjelseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hjelseth family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hjelseth's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Hjelseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hjelseth 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 Hjelseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hjelseth. 100% of Hjelseth 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 Hjelseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Hjelseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjelseth 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Hjelseth. 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 42 military records available for the last name Hjelseth. For the veterans among your Hjelseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjelseth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hjelseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hjelseth in 1961 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hjelseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjelseth 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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