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Helgerth Family History

Helgerth 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: Helseth, Helbert, Helget, Hergert, Hilgert, Heagerty, Helfert, Heller

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Where is the Helgerth family from?

You can see how Helgerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helgerth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helgerth family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Helgerth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Helgerth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helgerth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helgerth ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Helgerth ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Helgerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helgerth 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Helgerth. 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 79 military records available for the last name Helgerth. For the veterans among your Helgerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helgerth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Helgerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Helgerth in 1968 was 83, and 93 in 1974.

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