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Helgheim Family History

Helgheim 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: Wertheim, Hellem, Nesheim, Helget, Solheim, Helgren, Heggem, Bernheim

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Where is the Helgheim family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helgheim 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 Helgheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Helgheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helgheim 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Helgheim. 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 4 military records available for the last name Helgheim. For the veterans among your Helgheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helgheim lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Helgheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Helgheim in 1977 was 89, and 80 in 2003.

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