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Helegda Family History

Helegda 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: Melendy, Melena, Hermida, Lebeda, Zelenka, Heredia, Held, Merenda

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Where is the Helegda family from?

You can see how Helegda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helegda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Helegda families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Helegda's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Helegda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helegda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helegda ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Helegda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helegda 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Helegda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Helegda. For the veterans among your Helegda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helegda lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Helegda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Helegda in 1960 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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