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Hjelt Family History

Hjelt 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: Hjelm, Helt, Helm, Hell, Holt, Belt, Held, Heit, Halt, Huett

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Where is the Hjelt family from?

You can see how Hjelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjelt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hjelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hjelt family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hjelt's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Hjelt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Hjelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjelt 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Hjelt. 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 57 military records available for the last name Hjelt. For the veterans among your Hjelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjelt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hjelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hjelt in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjelt 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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