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Heljeson Family History

Heljeson 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: Helgeson, Helgesen, Helgerson, Helveston, Helgason, Elson, Nelson

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Where is the Heljeson family from?

You can see how Heljeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heljeson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heljeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Heljeson families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heljeson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heljeson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heljeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heljeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heljeson. 100% of Heljeson 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 129 census records available for the last name Heljeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heljeson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Heljeson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Heljeson. For the veterans among your Heljeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heljeson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1989, in the United States, Heljeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heljeson in 1977 was 76, and 86 in 1989.

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