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Hellmig Family History

Hellmig 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: Helmig, Hellwig, Hellweg, Helling, Heilig, Hellman, Helwig, Helvig

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Where is the Hellmig family from?

You can see how Hellmig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hellmig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hellmig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hellmig families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hellmig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hellmig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hellmig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hellmig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hellmig. 100% of Hellmig men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Hellmig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hellmig 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Hellmig. 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 331 military records available for the last name Hellmig. For the veterans among your Hellmig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hellmig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hellmig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hellmig in 1964 was 85, and 99 in 2003.

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