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Helgenberger Family History

Helgenberger Name 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: Feltenberger, Ellenberger, Eggenberger, Kellenberger, Shellenberger

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Where is the Helgenberger family from?

You can see how Helgenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helgenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helgenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Helgenberger families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Helgenberger's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Helgenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helgenberger 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 Helgenberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Helgenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Helgenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helgenberger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Helgenberger. 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 32 military records available for the last name Helgenberger. For the veterans among your Helgenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helgenberger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Helgenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Helgenberger in 1974 was 68, and 71 in 2002.

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