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Helgo Family History

Helgo 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: Helm, Hell, Helle, Bello, Heino, Rego, Helin, Hegge, Bergo, Mello

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Where is the Helgo family from?

You can see how Helgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helgo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Helgo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Helgo families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Helgo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Helgo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Helgo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Helgo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Helgo. 100% of Helgo 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Helgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helgo 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Helgo. 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 192 military records available for the last name Helgo. For the veterans among your Helgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helgo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Helgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Helgo in 1963 was 80, and 81 in 1983.

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